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AdvertisementAbsentee, early, election day voting: Here's the plan for Kentucky's general electionTHE ANONYMOUS TIP LINE. JENNIFER: EXPANDED ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING. A DEAL GIVING KENTUCKY VOTERS MORE OPTIONS TO CAST A BALLOT THIS FALL. THE AGREEMENT WAS ANNOUNCED AN HOUR AGO. ANYONE CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING COVID-19 CAN VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SEVEN DAYS. POLLING LOCATIONS WILL OPEN THREE WEEKS IN ADVANCE, INCLUDING SATURDAYS. THE STATE WILL WORK FIRE CITIES SUCH AS LOUISVILLE TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE VOTING LOCATION. &gt;&gt; WE WERE ONLY NEGOTIATING SOME OF THE FINER POINTS. THE SECRETARY OF STATE PUT IDEOLOGY ON THE SHELF TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE AN ELECTION THAT STRESSES HEALTH AND ENFRANCHISEMENT. &gt;&gt; ANY VOTER WHO BELIEVES HE OR SHE IS AT RISK, YOU CAN VOTE ABSENTEE. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, YOU CAN VOTE ABSENTEE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO TELL ANYONE WHAT YOUR HEALTH CONDITION IS. JENNIFER: THE AGREEMENT INCLUDES EXCEPTIONS TO THE VOTER ID BILL PASSED THIS SPRING.AdvertisementAbsentee, early, election day voting: Here's the plan for Kentucky's general electionKentuckians finally have a clearer picture of what Election Day will look like come November.After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams laid out a plan for the general election that they stressed was bipartisan and "fair to every voter regardless of party."Two of the major parts of the plan are that no-excuse absentee voting and early-voting will be part of the process leading up to Nov. 3.Watch below: News conference on Kentucky election planFor some Kentuckians, COVID-19 continues to be a concern at the polls. It's also a concern for the state, which often relies mostly on seniors to volunteer to work polling locations. That age group is among the most at risk for serious complications from COVID-19.Absentee voting:In Kentucky, any voter of any age or health condition who believes they are at risk of COVID-19 can vote absentee ballot. Eligibility to vote absentee also extends to voters who are in contact with such vulnerable voters.For those who plan to use the absentee voting option, Kentucky will be laughing an online portal late next week so voters can request a ballot by mail. Ballots can be requested on the portal through Oct. 9.Mail ballots will need to be postmarked by Election Day on Nov. 3. They will need to be received by Nov. 6, officials said.Elections officials also said drop boxes will be available for residents to return their ballots if they are concerned about postal delays. County clerks will determine those locations.Early-voting:The early-voting period across Kentucky will begin Oct. 13. It will also last for three weeks before the election and include Saturday voting for at least four hours.According to state officials, every county clerk will provide a location for safe in-person voting. State election officials stress that early-voting is not absentee voting. Any Kentuckian can vote early for any reason.Election Day:It will be up to county election officials to decide election sites on Nov. 3. Those county officials will have to have their plans approved by the secretary of state and governor's offices.Voters in each county will see, again, a reduction in polling places. But the state hopes to offset any concerns by requiring each county to set up at least one "voting super-center," much like the Expo Center was for Jefferson County during the June primary.Anyone from the particular county can vote at the super-center, regardless of precinct.Voter identification:Kentuckians who have been unable to get a driver's license or photo ID because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and because their clerk's office was closed, can sign a document explaining these issues and cast their ballot.Beshear and Adams touted the success in resolving any lingering election issues."We kept the best of what worked in the June primary, especially giving voters options to safely cast their votes, and we built on that record with improvements – more in-person voting locations, and faster election results," Adams said.Kentucky has more information on its election plan online.Beshear was asked about concerns with the U.S. Postal Service. On Friday, USPS warned states that voters risk not getting their ballots back to election offices in time because of lags in mail delivery.The governor said he believes the plans they have in place, with many parts being conducted earlier than with the primary, that Kentucky shouldn't overwhelm the system.Kentuckians finally have a clearer picture of what Election Day will look like come November.After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams laid out a plan for the general election that they stressed was bipartisan and "fair to every voter regardless of party."AdvertisementTwo of the major parts of the plan are that no-excuse absentee voting and early-voting will be part of the process leading up to Nov. 3.Watch below: News conference on Kentucky election planFor some Kentuckians, COVID-19 continues to be a concern at the polls. It's also a concern for the state, which often relies mostly on seniors to volunteer to work polling locations. That age group is among the most at risk for serious complications from COVID-19.Absentee voting:In Kentucky, any voter of any age or health condition who believes they are at risk of COVID-19 can vote absentee ballot. Eligibility to vote absentee also extends to voters who are in contact with such vulnerable voters.For those who plan to use the absentee voting option, Kentucky will be laughing an online portal late next week so voters can request a ballot by mail. Ballots can be requested on the portal through Oct. 9.Mail ballots will need to be postmarked by Election Day on Nov. 3. They will need to be received by Nov. 6, officials said.Elections officials also said drop boxes will be available for residents to return their ballots if they are concerned about postal delays. County clerks will determine those locations.Early-voting:The early-voting period across Kentucky will begin Oct. 13. It will also last for three weeks before the election and include Saturday voting for at least four hours.According to state officials, every county clerk will provide a location for safe in-person voting. State election officials stress that early-voting is not absentee voting. Any Kentuckian can vote early for any reason.Election Day:It will be up to county election officials to decide election sites on Nov. 3. Those county officials will have to have their plans approved by the secretary of state and governor's offices.Voters in each county will see, again, a reduction in polling places. But the state hopes to offset any concerns by requiring each county to set up at least one "voting super-center," much like the Expo Center was for Jefferson County during the June primary.Anyone from the particular county can vote at the super-center, regardless of precinct.Voter identification:Kentuckians who have been unable to get a driver's license or photo ID because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and because their clerk's office was closed, can sign a document explaining these issues and cast their ballot.Beshear and Adams touted the success in resolving any lingering election issues."We kept the best of what worked in the June primary, especially giving voters options to safely cast their votes, and we built on that record with improvements – more in-person voting locations, and faster election results," Adams said.Kentucky has more information on its election plan online.Beshear was asked about concerns with the U.S. Postal Service. On Friday, USPS warned states that voters risk not getting their because of lags in mail delivery.The governor said he believes the plans they have in place, with many parts being conducted earlier than with the primary, that Kentucky shouldn't overwhelm the system.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementAbsentee, early, election day voting: Here's the plan for Kentucky's general electionTHE ANONYMOUS TIP LINE. JENNIFER: EXPANDED ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING. A DEAL GIVING KENTUCKY VOTERS MORE OPTIONS TO CAST A BALLOT THIS FALL. THE AGREEMENT WAS ANNOUNCED AN HOUR AGO. ANYONE CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING COVID-19 CAN VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SEVEN DAYS. POLLING LOCATIONS WILL OPEN THREE WEEKS IN ADVANCE, INCLUDING SATURDAYS. THE STATE WILL WORK FIRE CITIES SUCH AS LOUISVILLE TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE VOTING LOCATION. &gt;&gt; WE WERE ONLY NEGOTIATING SOME OF THE...

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