The Garrard County Clerk's Office has announced that the mail-in absentee voting process for the 2023 General Election is officially underway. Voters looking to cast their ballots via mail can now do so through the designated online portal.

How to Apply for Mail-In Absentee Ballot

Voters interested in this option must access the online portal at govote.ky.gov. Once on the website, they should select the 'Absentee Ballot Request' option and follow the subsequent instructions to complete the application. The system requires applicants to specify the reason they cannot participate in no-excuse in-person absentee voting or vote in-person on Election Day.

Assistance for Voters

If an individual experiences difficulties while attempting to request a mail-in absentee ballot via the online portal, they are encouraged to reach out to the Garrard County Clerk's Office for assistance. The office can be contacted by phone at 859-792-3071.

Multiple Voting Options Available

For the upcoming General Election, residents of Garrard County have three ways to cast their vote:

1. Excused In-person Absentee Voting: This option is available from October 25 to November 1, 2023. Voters must provide a valid reason for not being able to vote on Election Day to avail themselves of this option.

2. In-person No Excuse Absentee Voting: Available from November 2 to November 4, 2023, this option allows residents to vote without providing any reason for their absence on Election Day.

3. In-person Voting on Election Day: Voters can also cast their ballots in person on Election Day, which falls on November 7, 2023.

The venue for both Excused In-person and No Excuse In-person Absentee Voting is the Garrard County Clerk's Office, located at 15 Public Square Ste 5, Lancaster, KY 40444.

Voters are encouraged to review their options carefully and participate actively in the election process. With multiple avenues to cast a vote, the aim is to make the voting process as accessible as possible for all eligible residents of Garrard County.