Voting in Kentucky’s November General election for races from City Council to President will be held much like the June 23rd Primary Election with both in-person and expanded absentee voting offered. Despite the unprecedented nature of voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we assure voters there will be plenty of opportunity to safely cast an in-person ballot in this important General Election.
A bi-partisan election plan put forth by KY Secretary of State Michael G Adams and Gov. Andy Beshear has guidelines to protect the safety of voters, while maintaining the integrity of the November 3rd General Election. The change in voting procedures gives voters the option of voting in-person or by mail to alleviate any oncerns over contracting CONVID-19.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOV. 3RD GENERAL ELECTION
October 5th, 2020
You may register by going on line at Elect.ky.gov OR by coming into the Adair County Clerk’s Office, 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia. Any questions? Call 270-384-2801.
#1 Question: Do I have to vote by mail? NO
A ballot will only be mailed to you (the voter) if it is requested.
OPTIONS TO VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION
MAIL IN ABSENTEE BALLOT
- Registered voters should go online to GOVOTEKY.COM---You will be asked to give specific information in order to process your application.
- Call the Adair County Clerks’ Office to request your ballot to be mailed. You will be asked to give specific information in order to process your application.
- Ballots will be mailed beginning in mid-September. The deadline to request an absentee mail ballot, either online or by phone, is October 9th, 2020 (unless you have a medical emergency)! After this date, mail-in ballots cannot be sent to voters without a medical emergency, so early in-person voting will be the only way to avoid crowds on Election Day.
- Ballots must be received in the ballot dropbox at the County Clerk’s Office located at 424 Public Square, Ste3, in Columbia by 6:00pmCT on Tuesday, November 3rd. Ballots received in the mail and postmarked on or before November 3rd, 2020 will be accepted until November 6th, 2020 and shall be accepted upon receipt by the County Clerk until 6:00pmCT.
DO I HAVE TO MAIL MY BALLOT BACK? NO
Ballots must be received either by mail or in our ballot drop-off box at the Adair County Clerk’s Office located in the Adair County Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia. Drop-off box will be available Mon.- Fri. from 8:00 a.m. CST to 4:00 p.m. CST and Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. CST to 12:00 p.m. CST, with the exception of Saturday, Oct. 10th (office closed on this date).
EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING/COUNTY-WIDE VOTING CENTER
This site is capable of permitting any registered voter residing in Adair County to vote at this location starting October 13, 2020.
October 13th – November 2nd, 2020 Monday-Friday and Saturdays (Oct. 17, 24, & 31).
Every register voter qualifies to vote early in person at your convenience during any of the days listed. It will be just like Election Day with poll workers, same machines, etc. This was included in the plan to hopefully help alleviate crowds on election day.
Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. CST to 4:00 p.m. CST---Saturday’s 8:00 a.m. CST to 12:00 p.m. CST. You may come at the time of your choice
Location: Basement of Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The Adair Annex is located across from the old Courthouse in the middle of the square, on the corner of Greensburg Street. The following Government offices are located in said building; Judge Executive, Sheriff, PVA, Clerk,County Attorney and Child Support.
Please follow CDC Guidelines and practice social distancing
Please be prepared to prove ID
ELECTION DAY IN PERSON VOTING - NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST
Plans have been submitted to State Board of Elections and the Governor’s Office pending approval
We are requesting additional voting locations for in-person Election Day voting. Once plans are approved we will make sure this information is available to you the voters.
Please follow CDC Guidelines and practice social distancing
Please remember that you may call the office for any questions, 270-384-2801 or email: Lisa.Greer@ky.gov.
