Voter registration deadline October 5 for November elections

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette Co. Clerk’s office has released information regarding voter registration deadlines for the upcoming statewide office elections.

In order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election for statewide offices, citizens will need to register no later than October 5, 2015. You can find voter registration forms online at www.fayettecountyclerk.com/web/forms/voterreg.pdf.  They must be delivered to the County Clerk’s office or postmarked on or before October 5.

To confirm registration status, contact the County Clerk’s office. In Fayette Co., voters can access their status online at www.fayettecountyclerk.com/web/elections/verifyvoter.htm.

Students who will be 18 years old on or before November 3rd may also register and vote in the upcoming election. They also must be registered by the same October 5th deadline.

The County Clerk’s office also says there are various organizations that are sending voter registration information via the mail that may mislead some citizens to think that they are no longer registered.

According to Fayette County Clerk Don Blevins, “We are receiving phone calls from citizens about mailings from ProjectVote. Unfortunately, the mailings are giving people the false impression that there is a problem with their registration. I want to reassure everyone that if you have previously registered and still live in the same location, then there is nothing that you need to do. And if you are concerned- at all- then please confirm your registration with us.”

The November 3, 2015 general election includes races for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Commissioner of Agriculture. In Fayette County, the ballot will also include the race for the unexpired term in the 1st District of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council.