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The Elections Office has issued reminders to the voting public to ensure voting is a smooth exercise for all electors.

 Supervisor of Elections Mr. Wesley Howell reiterates that his office is continuing to work diligently to ensure that the voting process is smooth for every single voter.

He urges electors to exercise their democratic right and cast their ballots, on Wednesday, 14 April 2021- Election Day.  “Remember – your vote counts,” he added.

“Polls will open sharply at 7 am across the three islands and close at 6 pm. If there are voters still in line after 6 pm, they will all be able to vote – no one in line will be turned away,” Mr. Howell emphasised. “The Elections Office is fully geared, ready and looking forward to providing efficient service to all voters,” he noted.

The prime reminders to electors from the Elections Office now are as under:

Where to vote:

1. Check your polling location on www.elections.ky or call 949-8047 or 949-6555 (Election day only) for directions to your polling location.
2. The polls open at 7am and close at 6pm. Anyone in line at 6 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
3. When you come to out to vote, remember to bring your ID and leave your phones
4. All postal ballots must be received by the Returning Officer by 6pm on 14 April to be counted.
5. The wearing of face masks or coverings is encouraged; however, you will be able to vote if you choose to not wear a mask.

How to vote:

1. You can only vote for one candidate in your electoral district.

2.  If you need assistance in marking your ballot, an Elections Presiding Officer will help. A friend can be present to observe only.

3.  Wheelchairs will be available at every electoral district. Elderly and special needs voters will be given priority.

4.  If you were approved for mobile voting and did not vote, you can still vote in person at the polls on Election Day.

No campaigning or adverts on Election day:

1. It is unlawful to campaign on Election Day.

2.  No candidate or party t-shirts are allowed at the polling stations.

3. Candidates, agents and canvassers are not allowed to loiter within 300 feet of any polling stations.

4. No political announcements, banners, car logos, flyers, bill boards, radio or online media adverts are allowed on General Election Day.

5.  All political banners and signs must be removed by 12:01 am on Wednesday, 14 April.

Only voters and elections personnel are allowed within the 300-foot exclusion zone at each polling station.

Locations of Polling Stations: