Ludlow, Kentucky Public Records

The Ludlow Police Department, accessible at http://www.ludlow.org/police.htm, maintains comprehensive records related to law enforcement activities within the city. Residents and researchers can find information on crime statistics, incident reports, and other public safety-related data through this resource.

Ludlow voters are served by the Kenton County Board of Elections, located at 303 Court Street, Room 105, Covington, KY 41011 (phone: 859-392-1660, website: kentonvotes.com). The Board of Elections administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Ludlow residents. Kentucky voters can register online at govoteky.com, the official state voter registration portal operated by the Kentucky State Board of Elections, or submit paper applications to the County Clerk. Registration must be completed at least 29 days before an election. Voters need a valid Kentucky driver's license or Social Security number to register online. Ludlow holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during general election years. The next Ludlow municipal election will be in November 2026, when voters will decide city council seats and potentially the mayor's position depending on term schedules. City candidates file with the Kenton County Clerk, and local ballot measures are published in advance by the city and county. Ludlow residents can find their assigned polling location by using the polling place lookup tool at kentonvotes.com or by calling the Board of Elections. Polling places are assigned based on voter registration address and precinct boundaries. In Kentucky, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for legitimate political purposes; campaign finance reports for state and local candidates can be searched through the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at kref.ky.gov. Candidate filings and precinct-level election results are available through the County Clerk and Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Kenton County saw strong turnout with approximately 65% of registered voters casting ballots, totaling over 90,000 votes countywide. On November 3, 2026, Ludlow and Kenton County voters will participate in the midterm elections deciding Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat (Senator Rand Paul's seat is up in 2028; Mitch McConnell's successor seat timeline depends on recent developments), all U.S. House seats including Kentucky's 4th Congressional District which includes Ludlow, state legislature seats for the Kentucky General Assembly including state senate and house districts covering Ludlow, countywide offices such as County Judge/Executive and other constitutional offices depending on term schedules, and Ludlow municipal races for city council and mayor. Absentee voting in Kentucky is available for specific reasons enumerated in KRS 117.085, including age 65 or older, illness or disability, temporary residence outside the county, incarceration (if not convicted of a felony), election day work requirements, pregnancy, or military service. Voters can request absentee ballots online at govoteky.com beginning 45 days before an election or by contacting the County Clerk. No-excuse mail voting is not available in Kentucky except for voters meeting the specific criteria.