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County clerk outlines early‑voting schedule and absentee deadline ahead of May 19 election
Summary
Helena, the county clerk, told the court that excuse‑early voting runs May 6–8 at the clerk's office, no‑excuse early voting is May 14–16 at the UK Extension Office (8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), the absentee‑by‑mail portal closes tonight at 11:59 p.m., and election day is May 19 (6 a.m.–6 p.m.).
Helena, speaking for the clerk’s office, told the Barren County Fiscal Court on May 5 that early voting and absentee deadlines are imminent ahead of the May 19 election.
Helena said excuse‑early voting begins May 6 and runs May 6–8 at the clerk’s office; no‑excuse early voting will be offered May 14–16 at the UK Extension Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day (including Saturday). She reminded residents that the absentee‑by‑mail portal closes that night at 11:59 p.m. for those who need ballots by mail and that special emergency absentee ballots may be available in narrowly defined circumstances with staff approval. Helena also listed nine polling locations across the county for election day, May 19, when polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.; any voter in line by 6 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
She encouraged residents to use the dropbox in the government center lobby for absentee ballots through May 19 and to contact the clerk or staffer Ashton with emergency‑ballot questions.
