ELECTIONS
INTERESTED IN SERVING AS AN ELECTION OFFICER?
The Elections department performs a variety of duties in relation to the election process. Some of these duties include
- Processing of voter registration applications
- Maintaining voter registration records
- Maintenance and Security of voting machines and Election equipment
- Filing official for all local candidate filings
- Conducting Absentee voting
- Assist the Laurel County Election Commission in coordinating all Elections
- Management and preservation of all Election related records for Laurel County
Important Election Links
- View Sample Ballot NEW
- Online Voter Registration
- How to File for Office
- Qualifications to hold City Office
- How to Register to Vote
- Absentee Ballot Information
- Military and Overseas Voters
- Poll Locations / Where Do I Vote?
Important Election Dates
DECEMBER 31st, 2019
Last day to change political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that political party’s upcoming Primary Election. KRS 116.055
APRIL 20th, 2020
Last day to register to vote for the primary.
MAY 12th, 2020
Last day to apply for a mail-in absentee ballot. (Applications must be received by this day)
MAY 19th, 2020
Primary Election Day
Laurel County Election Commission
The Laurel County Election Commission consists of the county clerk, the sheriff, and two members appointed by the State Board of Elections. Some of the duties of the board include:
- Division of Laurel County into Election precincts
- Establishment of voting places for precincts
- Appointment and training of all Election Officers
- Examination and approval of all voting machines prior to any Election in Laurel County
- Tabulation of Absentee Ballots
- Certification of all Laurel County Election results
Tony Brown
(Chairman/County Clerk)
Lorine Brock
(Republican Commissioner)
John Root
(Sheriff)
Bernice Chesnut
(Democratic Commissioner)
Election Officer Compensation
- ELECTION DAY SERVICE: $140
- ELECTION SCHOOL TRAINING: $40
- PICK-UP SUPPLIES: $25
- RETURN OF ELECTION SUPPLIES: $25
Election Results Archive
INTERESTED IN SERVING AS AN ELECTION OFFICER?
