Scalf, Kentucky Public Records

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Kentucky residents can register to vote online through the Kentucky State Board of Elections at https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/, or by completing a paper voter registration application available at the Knox County Clerk's office, public libraries, and various state agencies. The voter registration deadline in Kentucky is 29 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Kentucky residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not currently convicted of a felony (or have had voting rights restored). A Social Security number is required for registration, though Kentucky does not require photo ID to register. Scalf has no municipal government and therefore does not hold city elections for mayor or city council. Residents vote in county, state, and federal elections. Knox County voters elect the County Judge/Executive, County Clerk, County Sheriff, Jailer, Coroner, Property Valuation Administrator, County Attorney, and Magistrates representing their district on the Knox County Fiscal Court. County offices are typically on the ballot in even-numbered years. Kentucky state legislative elections include State Senate District 29 and State House District 82, which represent portions of Knox County. State legislative seats are elected in even-numbered years, with Senators serving four-year terms and Representatives serving two-year terms. Residents can find their assigned polling location by contacting the Knox County Clerk at (606) 546-3576 or by using the Kentucky State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://voterportal.sos.ky.gov/. Voters should verify their polling location before each election as assignments can change. Kentucky law requires voters to present photo identification at the polls; acceptable IDs include Kentucky driver's license, U.S. Passport, military ID, or Kentucky photo ID card. The November 4, 2024 general election in Knox County saw turnout consistent with rural Kentucky patterns, with approximately 55-60% of registered voters participating in the presidential election. The county, like most of southeastern Kentucky, voted heavily Republican, with Donald Trump receiving over 80% of the vote. Turnout in non-presidential elections is typically lower. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Scalf and Knox County voters will decide several important races. Kentucky does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senator Rand Paul was re-elected in 2022 for a term ending in 2028, and Senator Mitch McConnell's seat is up in 2026). Kentucky's gubernatorial election was held in 2023 (Governor Andy Beshear re-elected), with the next gubernatorial race in 2027. In 2026, Kentucky voters will elect all 100 State House seats, approximately half of the 38 State Senate seats (those in even-numbered districts), and all six U.S. House seats including the district representing Knox County. County offices may also appear on the 2026 ballot depending on term schedules. Voters should check with the Knox County Clerk as the election approaches for a complete list of races and any local ballot issues. Kentucky election records are public under KRS Chapter 117. Voter registration lists are available from the Knox County Clerk and State Board of Elections, though individual voter history (which elections someone voted in, though not how they voted) has some restrictions. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at https://kref.ky.gov and are fully searchable online. Candidate filings, nomination papers, and ballot certifications are maintained by the Knox County Clerk and are public records. Precinct-level election results are published by the Knox County Clerk and the Secretary of State at https://elect.ky.gov following certification. Kentucky offers excuse-based absentee voting and expanded mail-in voting options that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and partially continued. Voters may request absentee ballots if they will be absent from the county on election day, are ill or disabled, are election officers working outside their precinct, are students residing temporarily outside the county, or have other qualifying reasons under KRS 117.085. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Knox County Clerk's office, with deadlines typically seven days before the election for mail ballots. Early in-person voting is available at the Knox County Clerk's office and designated early voting centers for a period before election day. Applications and information are available at the Knox County Clerk's office or online through the State Board of Elections website.