Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020
2020 GENERAL ELECTION
Voting in Kentucky’s November General election for races from City Council to President will be held much like the June 23 Primary with both in-person and expanded absentee voting offered. Despite the unprecedented nature of voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we assure the voters there will be plenty of opportunity to safely cast an in-person ballot in this important general election.
A bi-partisan election plan put forth by Secretary of State Michael G Adams and Governor Andy Beshear, have guidelines to protect the safety of voters, while maintaining the integrity of the November 3 General Election.
The change in voting procedures gives voters the option of voting in-person or by mail to alleviate any persons concerns over contracting COVID-19.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
- October 5th, 2020
- You may register by going on line at Elect.ky.gov
- Or coming into the Adair County Clerk’s Office, 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia
- Questions: 270-384-2801
#1 Question: Do I have to vote by mail? No
#2 Question: A ballot will only be mailed to you the voter, if it is requested.
OPTIONS TO VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION
MAIL IN ABSENTEE BALLOT—
- Registered voters should go online to GOVOTEKY.COM—You will be asked to give specific information in order to process your application.
- May also call the Adair County Clerks’ Office to request your ballot to be mailed. You will be asked to give specific information in order to process your application
- Ballots will be mailed beginning in mid-September
- Deadline to request an absentee mail ballot either on line or by phone is October 9, 2020; unless you have a medical emergency
- After this date, mail-in ballots cannot be sent to voters without a medical emergency, so early in-person voting will be the only way to avoid crowds on Election Day
- Ballots must be received in ballot drop box at the County Clerk’s Office located at 424 Public Square, Ste3, and Columbia by 6 p.m. CST on November 3.
- Ballots received in the mail and postmarked on or before November 3, 2020 will be accepted until November 6, 2020 and shall be accepted upon receipt by County Clerk until 6:00 p.m. CST
DO I HAVE TO MAIL MY BALLOT BACK? No
- Ballots must be received either by mail or in our ballot drop-off box at the Adair County Clerk’s Office located in Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia. Drop-off box will be available, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. CST to 4:00 p.m. CST and Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. CST to 12:00 p.m. CST with the exception of Saturday October 10th which we will be closed
EARLY IN PERSON VOTING—COUNTY-WIDE VOTING CENTER
This site is capable of permitting any registered voter residing in Adair County to vote at this location. Starting October 13, 2020
- October 13th –November 2nd, 2020, Monday-Friday and Saturday’s of October 17, 24, 31
- Every register voter qualifies to vote early in person at your convenience during any of the days listed. It will be just like Election Day with poll workers, same machines, etc.
- This was included in the plan to hopefully help alleviate crowds on election day
- Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. CST to 4:00 p.m. CST—Saturday’s 8:00 a.m. CST to 12:00 p.m. CST. You may come at the time of your choice
- Location: Basement of Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY 42728. Adair County Annex Building is located across from the Old Courthouse in the middle of the square, on the corner of Greensburg Street; the following Government offices are located in said building; Judge Executive, Sheriff, PVA, Clerk,County Attorney and Child Support.
- Please follow CDC Guidelines and practice social distancing
- Please be prepared to prove ID
ELECTION DAY IN PERSON VOTING –NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST
- Plans have been submitted to State Board of Elections and the Governor’s Office pending approval
- We are requesting additional voting locations for in-person Election Day voting. Once plans are approved we will make sure this information is available to you the voters.
- Please follow CDC Guidelines and practice social distancing
Please remember that you may call the office for any questions; 270-384-2801 or email [email protected]
