Important Election Dates
Registration Deadline – October 10, 2023
Mail-in Absentee Ballot – Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 – online mail-in absentee request portal to open (45 days before election)
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 – online mail-in absentee request portal to close (14 days before the election) at 11:50PM
Ballots for the November 2023 General may be returned by mail, or to the secure drop box located inside the County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours of 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Ballots must be received in the clerk’s office by November 7th at 6:00pm.
In-Person Excuse Absentee – October 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th, 31st, and November 1st, 2023
In-Person No Excuse Absentee – November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2023
Election Day – November 7th, 2023
2023 General Sample Ballot
2023 Candidate Filings
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Register to Vote
A voter registration card can be obtained and completed by coming into our office or clicking here to download a Voter Registration Application in PDF format
Dropbox Location for the 2023 Primary/General
Ohio County Clerk’s office
301 S. Main St Hartford, KY 42347
Military or Overseas Voters
All active-duty military or overseas voters are eligible for absentee ballots by using the electronic system. Please visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program
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