Barren County clerk outlines early-voting schedule, absentee deadlines ahead of May election
April 21, 2026 | Barren County, Kentucky
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Barren County’s clerk told the Fiscal Court on April 21 that the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election was April 20 and urged residents to use available early- and absentee-voting options.
The clerk, speaking during the county-clerk report, said the online portal to request an absentee ballot (GoVote.KY.gov) closes May 5. Excused early voting at the clerk’s office will be May 6–8 and May 11–13 during weekday business hours (8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). No-excuse early voting will be May 14–16 at the University of Kentucky Extension Office (1463 West Main Street), also 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Election day polling locations will operate May 19 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; voters in line by 6 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
The clerk encouraged voters who are mobility-impaired to use the UK Extension site because it offers easier parking and step-free access. The clerk also noted that absentee ballots may be returned in person via the drop box in the front lobby of the Barren County Government Center.
The court learned the county offers nine polling centers for the election, including Barren County High School gym, Glasgow Middle School, Cave Area Conference Center, Haywood Volunteer Fire Department, Austin Tracy Volunteer Fire Department, Highville Elementary School gym, Park City Lions Club, Temple Hill Elementary School cafeteria and Beckton Community Center.
The clerk invited media to attend an April 23 Board of Elections meeting at the county’s election storage facility (referred to as EMA) to witness sealing and inspection of voting machines and zero tapes. The clerk said the machines will not be touched again until they are staged for individual polling places.
Why it matters: The schedule and the absentee deadline shape who can vote early or by mail. The clerk emphasized outreach on social media to help residents find their correct polling location and to share deadlines.
Next steps: The clerk said she will revisit the schedule at the court’s May 5 meeting and asked that the court help share official notices.
The clerk, speaking during the county-clerk report, said the online portal to request an absentee ballot (GoVote.KY.gov) closes May 5. Excused early voting at the clerk’s office will be May 6–8 and May 11–13 during weekday business hours (8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). No-excuse early voting will be May 14–16 at the University of Kentucky Extension Office (1463 West Main Street), also 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Election day polling locations will operate May 19 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; voters in line by 6 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
The clerk encouraged voters who are mobility-impaired to use the UK Extension site because it offers easier parking and step-free access. The clerk also noted that absentee ballots may be returned in person via the drop box in the front lobby of the Barren County Government Center.
The court learned the county offers nine polling centers for the election, including Barren County High School gym, Glasgow Middle School, Cave Area Conference Center, Haywood Volunteer Fire Department, Austin Tracy Volunteer Fire Department, Highville Elementary School gym, Park City Lions Club, Temple Hill Elementary School cafeteria and Beckton Community Center.
The clerk invited media to attend an April 23 Board of Elections meeting at the county’s election storage facility (referred to as EMA) to witness sealing and inspection of voting machines and zero tapes. The clerk said the machines will not be touched again until they are staged for individual polling places.
Why it matters: The schedule and the absentee deadline shape who can vote early or by mail. The clerk emphasized outreach on social media to help residents find their correct polling location and to share deadlines.
Next steps: The clerk said she will revisit the schedule at the court’s May 5 meeting and asked that the court help share official notices.
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