Auxier, Kentucky Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the Kentucky State Board of Elections at https://elect.ky.gov using the Online Voter Registration system. Applicants must provide a Kentucky driver's license or ID card number, Social Security number, and date of birth. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Kentucky requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by the next general election, a resident of Kentucky, and a resident of the county for at least 28 days before the election. Convicted felons cannot vote while incarcerated but regain voting rights upon completion of their sentence. Voter registration applications are also available at Floyd County Clerk's office, public libraries, and various state agencies. As an unincorporated community, Auxier does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote in Floyd County, state, and federal elections. County government includes elected positions for County Judge-Executive, County Clerk, Sheriff, County Attorney, Jailer, and Coroner, all elected to four-year terms. The Floyd County Fiscal Court consists of the Judge-Executive and magistrates elected from magisterial districts. Residents also vote in Kentucky state legislative elections for the State Senate and State House of Representatives, with Floyd County currently represented in the 94th House District and 30th Senate District, though districts are subject to periodic redistricting. Voters can find their assigned polling place using the Kentucky State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://voterportal.sos.ky.gov or by contacting the Floyd County Clerk's Office. Polling places are typically located at schools, community centers, and government buildings. Valid photo identification is required, including a Kentucky driver's license, U.S. Passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo ID. The polls are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time on election day. Under Kentucky law (KRS 117.015), voter registration lists are public records and can be purchased from the State Board of Elections or county clerks. Precinct-level election results are public and published by Floyd County Clerk and State Board of Elections. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at https://kref.ky.gov and are searchable online. Candidate filings, including declarations of candidacy and nominating petitions, are public records maintained by Floyd County Clerk for local offices and the Secretary of State for state offices. In the November 2024 presidential election, Floyd County saw voter turnout consistent with recent presidential election cycles, with results showing Floyd County's strong conservative voting patterns typical of eastern Kentucky coal country. Specific turnout data is available through the Floyd County Clerk and the Kentucky State Board of Elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature important races for Auxier and Floyd County voters. While Kentucky does not hold gubernatorial elections in 2026 - the governor is elected in odd-numbered years, most recently 2023 - the 2026 ballot will include U.S. Senate as Kentucky has a Senate seat up for election in 2026, Senator Mitch McConnell's seat, Class II. The entire Kentucky House of Representatives, all 100 seats, is elected every two years, so local voters will elect their State Representative. Half of the Kentucky State Senate seats, those in odd-numbered districts, will be up for election in 2026. Floyd County offices that may appear on the 2026 ballot depending on term schedules should be confirmed with Floyd County Clerk. Various judgeships and other positions may also be on the ballot. Kentucky offers absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria including age 65 or older, physical illness or disability, out of county on election day, students attending school outside the county, military members and overseas citizens, election workers at a precinct other than their own, and those with employment preventing them from voting during polling hours. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Floyd County Clerk's Office or downloadable from the State Board of Elections website. Completed applications must be submitted to Floyd County Clerk. No-excuse in-person early voting is also available at Floyd County Clerk's office beginning three Thursdays before election day through the Monday before election day, excluding Sundays. Kentucky expanded early voting access in 2022, making it a permanent feature of the state's election system. Voters can check their registration status, sample ballots, and election information at https://voterportal.sos.ky.gov.