Voting in Villa Hills: Registration, Polling Place & Early Voting
Elections for Carpenter's Trace are run by the Kenton County Clerk under the Kentucky State Board of Elections. The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Here's how to check your registration, find where to vote, and use early or absentee voting.
Checked against official sources October 7, 2026.
Key 2026 General Election dates
These dates come from the State Board of Elections and the Kenton County Clerk for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
- Last day to register
- October 5, 2026 (already passed for this election)
- Mail-in absentee request portal
- Open September 19 – October 20, 2026 (excuse required)
- Excused in-person absentee voting
- Oct. 21–23 and Oct. 26–28, 2026, Kenton County Government Center, 7:30 AM–4 PM
- No-excuse early voting
- Thursday Oct. 29 – Saturday Oct. 31, 2026, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- No voting
- Saturday Oct. 24 and Monday Nov. 2, 2026
- Election Day
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Registering and checking your registration
To vote in Kentucky you must be a U.S. citizen and Kentucky resident, be at least 18 by the next general election, and be registered in the county where you live. Registration closes 28 days before each election.
Register or update your address online through the state's GoVoteKY portal. You can also mail a voter registration card to Kenton County Clerk, P.O. Box 1109, Covington, KY 41011. The Clerk's voter registration line is 859-392-1620.
Kentucky has closed primaries. To vote in a party's May primary, you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican. Party changes made between January 1 and the primary registration deadline don't count for that year's partisan primary.
Moving out of state? The Clerk has a form to remove yourself from the Kenton County rolls.
Where Villa Hills votes on Election Day
According to the Clerk's 2026 General Election Day location list, the Villa Hills precinct (C319) votes at River Ridge Elementary, 2772 Amsterdam Road. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In Kenton County you can vote at any polling location on Election Day if you use the ExpressVote touch screen. If you need a pre-printed paper ballot, you must go to your assigned location. Confirm your precinct name and code through GoVoteKY.
- Villa Hills (C319)
- River Ridge Elementary, 2772 Amsterdam Road
Early voting centers (Oct. 29–31, 2026)
Any Kenton County voter can use any of these centers. They are open 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on October 29, 30 and 31, and no excuse is needed. The closest to Villa Hills is likely Lakeside Christian Church on Buttermilk Pike.
- Lakeside Christian Church, 195 Buttermilk Pike
- Kenton County Government Center, 1840 Simon Kenton Way
- Covington Library, 502 Scott Street
- Latonia Library, 3911 Winston Ave
- Independence Senior Center, 2001 Jackwoods Parkway
- Golf Courses of Kenton County, 3908 Richardson Road (general elections only)
Absentee voting
Mail-in absentee ballots are only for voters who qualify. Examples include voters who will be out of the county for all election day and early-voting hours, voters who can't get to the polls because of age, disability or illness, and participants in the state's address confidentiality program. Your request must be received 14 days before the election.
Request a ballot through the state portal or call the Clerk at 859-392-1620. Return completed ballots by mail or at drop boxes at the Kenton County Government Center (1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington) or the Historic Kenton County Courthouse (5272 Madison Pike, Independence). The Postal Service recommends mailing completed ballots by October 27, 2026.
What ID to bring
Kentucky requires photo ID to vote in person. Accepted IDs include documents with your name and photo issued by the U.S. or Kentucky government, the military, a U.S. college or university, or a Kentucky city or county government.
Kenton County Clerk election office
- Per the Clerk's holiday schedule, Clerk offices are closed for the General Election on November 3, 2026, and on November 4 they open at noon.
Kenton County Clerk — Voter Registration
859-392-16201840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY 41011 (mail: P.O. Box 1109, Covington, KY 41012)Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; check the news feed for special election hours
On the map
- 1River Ridge Elementary (polling place)2772 Amsterdam Rd
- 2Early voting: Lakeside Christian Church195 Buttermilk Pike
- 3Kenton County Government Center1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington
- Carpenter’s Trace
Frequently asked questions
›When is the next election in Kenton County?
The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Source ↗›Where do Villa Hills residents vote?
The Clerk's 2026 General Election list assigns the Villa Hills precinct (C319) to River Ridge Elementary, 2772 Amsterdam Road. If you use the ExpressVote touch screen, you may vote at any Kenton County polling location.
Source ↗›What is the voter registration deadline for November 2026?
October 5, 2026. Kentucky registration closes 28 days before each election, so it is too late to register for the November 3 election. Registering now counts for later elections.
Source ↗›How do I check if I am registered to vote in Kentucky?
Use the state's GoVoteKY portal to review your registration, precinct and absentee ballot status.
Source ↗›Is there early voting in Kenton County?
Yes. No-excuse early voting runs October 29–31, 2026, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Centers include Lakeside Christian Church (195 Buttermilk Pike) and the Kenton County Government Center.
Source ↗›Can I vote early without an excuse?
Yes, from Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31. The earlier in-person absentee days (October 21–23 and 26–28 at the Government Center) require an excuse.
Source ↗›How do I get a mail-in absentee ballot?
If you qualify (for example, you will be out of the county during all voting days, or age, illness or disability keeps you from the polls), request one through the state portal between September 19 and October 20, 2026, or call 859-392-1620.
Source ↗›Where can I drop off my absentee ballot?
Use the drop boxes at the Kenton County Government Center (1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington) or the Historic Kenton County Courthouse (5272 Madison Pike, Independence).
Source ↗›What ID do I need to vote in Kentucky?
Bring a photo ID showing your name, issued by the U.S. or Kentucky government, the military, a U.S. college, or a Kentucky city or county government.
Source ↗›Can independents vote in Kentucky primaries?
Not in partisan primaries. Kentucky primaries are closed, so only registered Democrats and Republicans vote in their party’s primary. Independents can vote in nonpartisan primaries such as judicial and school board races.
Source ↗›Where can I see a sample ballot for Kenton County?
The Kenton County Clerk posts 2026 sample ballots on its election pages.
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