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Tuesday, Nov. 5 is the big day — aka Election Day — and we’ve done the googling so you don’t have to.

To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about how and where to vote, along with what to expect on the ballot.

Important dates + times

Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot: Tuesday, Oct. 22 (ballots must be received by Election Day, Nov. 5, to be counted)
In-person, excused absentee voting: October 23-25 + October 28-30
Early Voting: Thursday, October 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2
In-person voting on Election Day: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Find your polling location

To find out where to vote — including early voting and in-person voting on election day — as well as where to drop off an absentee ballot, visit the State Board of Elections website.

What are we voting on?

You know what they say, it helps to have a plan. If you'd like to know exactly what you'll be voting on in your area, find a sample ballot through the Jefferson County Clerk's office.

Here's a peek at what will be on everyone's ballot across Louisville:

Federal Government

President of the United States
United States Representative in Congress, District 3

Kentucky State Government

Kentucky State Senate
Kentucky State House of Representatives
State Constitutional Amendments
- Constitutional Amendment 1 relating to voting and citizenship
- Constitutional Amendment 2 relating to public and private schools

Louisville Metro Government

Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney
Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk
Louisville Metro Council
Jefferson County Commission
Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors
Jefferson County Family Court judge