To be eligible to vote you must be:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Kentucky for 28 days before the election
• At least 18 years old by the date of the general election
• Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
• Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
• Not claiming the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Kentucky, you lose eligibility to vote if you have been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor). For a misdemeanor conviction, you only lose your rights while you are incarcerated. If you have been convicted of a Kentucky state felony, your voting rights will be restored after you have completed your parole and probation as long as it was not a violent felony. Those convicted of violent felonies may still petition the governor to have their rights restored if they have completed their sentence and do not owe fines or restitution. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a P.O. box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them.