Fort Thomas, Kentucky Public Records

Registration must occur at least 29 days before any election. New registrants need their Kentucky driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. The state does not permit same-day registration. Fort Thomas holds municipal elections during November general elections in even-numbered years. The Mayor serves a four-year term, while six City Council members serve staggered four-year terms with three seats contested every two years. Candidate filings and local ballot measures are processed through the Campbell County Clerk's election division, with candidate information typically becoming available on the Clerk's website and through area media outlets in late summer. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by entering their address at govoteky.com or calling the Campbell County Clerk's Office. Kentucky law designates certain election records as public, including voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports accessible through the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at kref.ky.gov, candidate filing documents, and official precinct results. The county leans Republican in presidential contests but remains competitive in local races. State Senate seats may also appear if the district falls within the rotation cycle, as Senators serve four-year terms with half elected every two years. County-level positions potentially on the ballot include Campbell County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Jailer, and possibly Campbell County Fiscal Court seats. The municipal races for Mayor and three City Council seats will round out the ballot. Voters should consult the Campbell County Clerk's website in summer 2026 for the complete candidate roster. Kentucky permits absentee voting by mail for voters meeting specific criteria: age 65 or older, having a disability, being out of the county on Election Day, illness or recent surgery, pregnancy, full-time students outside the county, incarcerated individuals still eligible to vote, military members and their spouses or dependents, and first responders. Applications must be requested from the Campbell County Clerk's Office and can be submitted by mail, in person, or online through the State Board of Elections portal. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is seven days before the election. The county also offers early in-person voting at designated locations during a limited period before Election Day, with dates and sites announced by the Campbell County Clerk prior to each election.