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Clinton County, Kentucky

Voting in Clinton County, Kentucky? Find registration links, ID rules, early and absentee voting options and your sample ballot here. Home to about 9,180 people, Clinton County ranks 100th in population among Kentucky's 120 counties. In Kentucky, the county clerk handles voter registration, absentee ballots and sample ballots, working with the county board of elections.

Next Election

May 18, 2027

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ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline

Register at least 29 days before an election.

Why Voting Matters

Why does voting matter in Clinton County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Clinton County voters is Kentucky's primary election on May 18, 2027, which includes statewide offices such as governor; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Local work in manufacturing and health care means debates over manufacturing jobs directly affect Clinton County families.

In the 2024 presidential election, about 4,880 ballots were cast in Clinton County, about the same as the 4,930 cast in 2020. With roughly 7,300 adults living in the county, that is around 67% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 57%.

That means roughly 2,420 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Clinton County would add about 121 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.

Clinton County spans about 197 square miles of small towns and countryside, averaging roughly 47 people per square mile. The county is home to about 0.2% of Kentucky's population.

ZIP codes in or partly in Clinton County include 42602, 42603, 42633 and 42717. Confirm your registration, read through your sample ballot before Election Day, and choose whether you will vote early, by mail or in person. Invite someone you know in Clinton County to join you.

Voter Assistance Resources

Who runs elections in Clinton County? In Kentucky, the county clerk handles voter registration, absentee ballots and sample ballots, working with the county board of elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Clinton County clerk.

Direct link, Kentucky State Board of Elections county clerk contacts:
https://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/Pages/C.aspx

Statewide directory, Kentucky State Board of Elections' county clerk contacts:
https://elect.ky.gov/Voters/Pages/default.aspx

See your sample ballot. Kentucky State Board of Elections voter page (your county clerk posts sample ballots):
https://elect.ky.gov/Voters/Pages/default.aspx
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.

To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).

Voters with disabilities in Clinton County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Kentucky Protection & Advocacy, Kentucky's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (800) 372-2988. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.

Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Kentucky voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.

Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.

Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Clinton County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote

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