Voting in Lexington on Election Day

Election Day 2023 takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

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Excused absentee ballots can be dropped off in this box outside the Clerk’s Office on Main St. | Photo by LEXtoday

The big day — aka Election Day — is nearly one month away, 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 registering, how and where to vote, and those who are running opposed in the general election.

First things first

Here are some crucial dates to ensure your voice is heard:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 10: Deadline to register to vote. Check your eligibility + registration.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 24: Deadline to receive mail-in absentee ballots
  • Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 4: Early voting begins
  • Tuesday, Nov. 7: General election

🗳️ Find your polling location

Fayette County polling places will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re unsure where to go, click here for your polling location.

Can’t make it on election day? Any registered voter who has not requested a mail-in absentee ballot may cast an unexcused in-person absentee ballot. This option will be available Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at various locations.

Excused in-person absentee voting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25-Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the County Clerk’s office, 162 E. Main St., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by mail or placed in the dropbox outside the County Clerk’s office by 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 to be counted.

🗳️The ballot

The following positions have at least two people running for office. Those running unopposed in the primary election are not listed. Find all current positions in the election.

  • Governor
  • Attorney General
  • State Treasurer
  • Secretary of State
  • Auditor of Public Accounts
  • Commissioner of Agriculture
  • Commonwealth’s Attorney
  • State Representative District 93
  • County Clerk
  • School Board - Division 1

Want to know exactly who your choices are for the election? Head here + fill out the requested information for a sample ballot based on your district.

🗳️ The candidates

Here are the candidates that will be on the ballot in Fayette County, listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Governor

Attorney General

State Treasurer

Secretary of State

Auditor of Public Accounts

Commissioner of Agriculture

Commonwealth’s Attorney

State Representative District 93

County Clerk

School Board - Division 1 (Non-Partisan)

* Indicates incumbent
** We tried our best to include links to the candidate’s election website or election Facebook/Instagram account. If those were unavailable, we tried to find a link including the most information. If you know of a better link that represents any of the above candidates, please let us know.