Mason County Election Information
Mail–In Absentee Voting
Primary Election:
April 4, 2026, to May 5th, 2026, at 11:59 PM – Online mail-in absentee request portal to open
(45 days before the election).
Applications may now be submitted through the online portal at govote.ky.gov or by calling (606) 564-3341.
General Election:
September 19, 2026, to 0ctober 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM – Online mail-in absentee request portal to open
(45 days before the election).
Applications may now be submitted through the online portal at govote.ky.gov or by calling (606) 564-3341.
EXCUSED In-person Absentee Voting
Excused in-person absentee voting is for those voters who meet statutory criteria to vote in person prior to Election Day.
Primary Election:
In-person excused absentee voting will be held at the Mason County Clerks Office on May 6th to 8th and 11th to 13th, 2026, 8:30AM-4:30PM
General Election:
In-person excused absentee voting will be held at the Mason County Clerks Office on October 21st to 23rd and 26th to 28th, 2026, 8:30AM-4:30PM
No-Excuse Early Voting
Early voting will be held at the Mason County Public Library or Mason County Extension Service.
Primary Election:
Early Voting will be held on May 14th to 16th, 2026, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Early voting is for any voter that wants to cast his ballot prior to Election Day.
General Election:
Early Voting will be held on October 29th to 31st, 2026, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Early voting is for any voter that wants to cast his ballot prior to Election Day.
MASON COUNTY ELECTION DROPBOX
Pursuant to KRS 117.086(2)(a), a secure ballot drop-box to receive voted mail-in absentee ballots for Elections will be located inside the Mason County Clerk’s Office, 27 West Third Street, Maysville. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Election Day
Election Day
Primary Election: May 19, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
The hours for voting are 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mason County will offer five-vote centers for the General Election.
Any voter may go to any vote center to cast his ballot. Vote center locations are:
- Mason County Public Library – 218 E 3rd St. Maysville
- Mason County Fieldhouse – 1320 US 68, Maysville
- Highland Christian Church – 4037 KY 10, Maysville
- Mays Lick Fire Hall – 5036 Saltlake Circle, Mays Lick
- Orangeburg Community Center/Fire Hall – 8002 Day Pike, Maysville
For more information or questions, please contact the Mason County Clerk’s Office at (606) 564-3341.
Stephanie G. Schumacher, Mason County Clerk