Ky. Governor Approves Absentee Voting By Mail For Primary Election

Registered voters in Kentucky may request a ballot through an online portal.

(Frankfort, Ky.) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order allowing Kentuckians to utilize absentee voting by mail for the upcoming primary election. 

The State Board of Elections will send a postcard to each registered voter informing voters of the ability and the process to vote absentee by mail in the June 23 primary election.

The governor’s plan will require a voter to request a ballot unlike other states that are mailing ballots without requests. 

The State Board of Elections will create an online portal for voters to request a ballot.

Beshear’s executive order also allows for in-person absentee voting to begin June 8th.

The full executive order can seen below. 

More from Local News


Events

2025 Rewind: Year in Review

It is time to take a look back on some of the big happenings from this year.

Great Parks' Winter Hike Series Returns in New Year

The series includes a mix of educational and challenging hikes, ranging from 4 to 5.5 miles.

Rising Sun Basketball Volunteers at YES Home

The Shiners took time out of their Christmas break to lend a helping hand.

2025 Sports Rewind: Year in Review

There were plenty of big moments in 2025.

Local Sports Report - December 30, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
George Strait - I Can Still Make Cheyenne

Alabama Close Enough To Perfect 11:46
Mark Chesnutt It's A Little Too Late 11:41
Post Malone and Luke Combs Guy For That 11:38
High Valley Make You Mine 11:34