How do I vote in Covington, Where to vote in Covington, if you are planning to vote in Covington this upcoming Tuesday, 8 November’s general election, here you will get all about it.
Because the number of voting locations has changed the city Manager of Covington Ken Smith said that Voters need to be aware of the changes and plan ahead, “Don’t count on doing what you’ve always done.”
The number of voting locations in Covington has been reduced from the previous years, and where you vote has almost changed, it does not matter how many decades you voted there. Every voter has an assigned polling location on Election Day, but still there is flexibility to vote at other locations too.
The city released a list of voting guidelines for the residents.
How do I vote: How to vote in Covington
How do I vote? There are three ways of voting in Convington:
In-person absentee voting:
At the Kenton County Government Building, 1840 Simon Kenton Way, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 Excuse is also required, it means you have to sign a legal affidavit stating that you will not be able to vote during the early voting period or on Election Day.
Early in-person voting:
On Nov. 3, 4, and 5 between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 4 locations, with 2 of those in Covington:
1. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd.
2. Calvary Baptist Church, 3711 Tibbatts St.
3. Lakeside Christian Church, 195 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park.
4. Independence Senior Center, 2001 Jackwoods Parkway, Independence.
Election Day in-person voting:
Nov. 8. Between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Assigned voting locations.
- Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd: Covington precincts No. 1, 2, 3, 11
- Madison Ave. Christian Church, 1530: Covington precincts No. 4, 5, 7
- Glenn O. Swing Elementary (gym entrance), 501 W. 19th St: Covington precincts No. 6, 8, 9, 10
- Calvary Baptist Church (West Southern entrance), 3711 Tibbatts St: Covington precincts No. 12, 13, 14, 15
- Taylor Mill Elementary (in the gym), 5907 Taylor Mill Road: Covington precincts No. 16, 17
Photo by: Justin Merriman
If you don’t know your precinct number, then it can be found by clicking Voter Information Portal, then clicking the Review your Registration box, and then typing your name and birthday. Remember: Kentucky requires a paper ballot for every voter.
How do I vote- Your assigned polling location will have pre-printed paper ballots which will show the races you are eligible to vote in. Covington city is strongly encouraged to vote there.
if you are unable to vote there, then you can visit any of the other Kenton Country Election polling locations and ask for an Express Vote Ballot Marker or visit 1 of the early voting locations and take a Print-on-Demand ballot for their specific precinct. The collective list of all the city, county, and school board races in which Kenton County voters will vote can be found at Kenton Country Ballot. The composite ballot with all the races can be found at Kenton Country composite.
How do I vote? For more details, you can visit the Kenton Country Clerk’s website’s “Elections” tab, run by Gabrielle Summe.
Photo by: STEVE DEBENPORT
