# Brief: Kentucky voters face looming deadline for primary absentee voting  
**Published:** 2026-05-01T16:59:26.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, time is running short for Kentucky voters who want to cast their ballots by mail in the upcoming primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is May fifth, which gives voters just a few days left to submit their applications. The primary election is scheduled for May nineteenth and will help determine which candidates advance to represent their parties in the race for an open U.S. Senate seat. For those who prefer to vote in person but want to avoid election day crowds, early voting will be available from May sixth through May sixteenth. This gives Kentucky voters multiple options to participate in what's shaping up to be an important primary. Whether you choose to vote by mail or during the early voting period, making your plan now will help ensure your voice is heard in this significant election.

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