Eastwood, Kentucky Public Records

Registration must be completed 29 days before any election. Eligible voters need to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 by the next general election, Kentucky residents not declared mentally incompetent by a court or claiming voting rights elsewhere. Online registration requires a valid Kentucky driver's license or Social Security number. Those preferring traditional methods can register by mail or in person at the Jefferson County Clerk's office, public libraries, and various government agencies. As an unincorporated community, Eastwood doesn't hold separate municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents participate in Jefferson County-wide elections, state races, and federal contests. Louisville Metro Government functions under a consolidated mayor-council structure, with the Mayor and 26-member Metro Council elected in odd-numbered years - most recently 2022, with the next council elections scheduled for 2026. The community falls within one of those Metro Council districts. Residents can locate their assigned polling place through the Kentucky State Board of Elections website at elect.ky.gov using the "Voter Information" lookup tool, or by contacting the Jefferson County Clerk's Elections Division directly. Assignments are determined by residential address and precinct boundaries. Publicly accessible election records in Kentucky include voter registration lists, available for purchase by campaigns and political parties under KRS 116.085, along with campaign finance reports filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at kref.ky.gov. Also public are candidate filings and declarations, precinct-level election results, polling place locations, and individual voter history showing which elections a person voted in, though not how they voted. During the November 2024 presidential election, Jefferson County counted approximately 409,000 registered voters with turnout reaching roughly 62% - strong participation typical of a presidential year. The county generally leans Democratic in federal and statewide contests, though local races often prove competitive. The November 3, 2026 general election carries particular significance for Eastwood and Jefferson County voters. U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell's seat is up for election, representing Kentucky's Class II Senate seat in what promises to be a nationally watched statewide race. All six of Kentucky's U.S. House seats will be contested, with the community situated in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. All 100 Kentucky House of Representatives seats and half of the 38 Kentucky Senate seats will appear on the ballot. Jefferson County constitutional offices including County Clerk, Sheriff, and Property Valuation Administrator face election. Louisville Metro Council races for all 26 districts will also be decided. Voters should stay alert for any local ballot measures or referenda that may be placed before Jefferson County. Kentucky provides no-excuse absentee voting by mail - any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without stating a reason. Applications are available for download from the Jefferson County Clerk's website or by calling (502) 574-6100. Completed applications must reach the Jefferson County Clerk no later than seven days before Election Day. Voted ballots need a postmark by Election Day and must arrive within three days after the election to count. Early in-person voting takes place at the Jefferson County Clerk's office and designated voting centers beginning the Thursday before Election Day through the Saturday before Election Day for primary and general elections. Voters can track absentee ballot status through govoteky.com.