The November presidential election is just around the corner, but Kentucky voters still have key choices to make in federal, state and local elections.
Kentucky's primary election date is Tuesday, May 21st, but many US states have already concluded their primaries.
A high-profile matchup between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will motivate many voters in November, but a number of Fayette County races are on the ballot in Kentucky this month.
Kentucky is a closed primary state, so people who aren't registered with a major party may only have local races on their ballots this spring.
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There are several ways to vote early in Kentucky, but the state's no-excuse early voting period is three days from Thursday, May 16th to Saturday, May 18th. Be sure to bring a photo ID to the polling place. .
If you need to catch up before you head there, you can find the full article here from the Herald Leader, including recommendations for local races. This page will be updated as new articles are published.
I hope everyone is having a great election season. Let's go vote.
