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Citizens and Kentucky residents, at least 18 by the next election, not judged mentally incompetent, and not claiming voting rights elsewhere. Online registration requires a Kentucky driver's license or Social Security number. In-person registration is available at the Knox County Clerk's office and various state agencies. As an unincorporated community, Walker has no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote in Knox County elections for County Judge/Executive, County Clerk, Sheriff, Jailer, Coroner, and Magistrates representing their district. These county offices appear on the ballot in odd-numbered years like 2023 and 2027. Residents also vote for Kentucky State Representative (District 89 or 90, depending on boundaries), Kentucky State Senator, and in federal contests for U.S. Representative from the 5th Congressional District, U.S. Senator, and President. To locate their polling place, voters should contact the Knox County Clerk at (606) 546-3566 or search through the Kentucky State Board of Elections voter information portal at https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/. Precincts are assigned by residential address, with local residents typically voting at nearby schools, community centers, or fire stations. Under Kentucky law, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for political purposes. The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance maintains searchable campaign finance reports at https://kref.ky.gov. Candidate filings and precinct-level results are public records kept by the Knox County Clerk and State Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Knox County recorded approximately 5,800-6,200 votes with turnout around 50-55% of registered voters, heavily favoring Republican candidates as is typical in eastern Kentucky. The November 3, 2026 election will bring several significant races to Walker and Knox County voters. Kentucky's gubernatorial race occurs in odd years, with the next in 2027, so no governor's race appears in 2026. U.S. Senate seats follow staggered schedules, Senator Rand Paul's seat comes up in 2028. However, all six Kentucky U.S. House seats will be contested, including the 5th District seat currently held by Hal Rogers. All 100 Kentucky State House seats and half of the 38 State Senate seats will be on the ballot. County constitutional officers typically run in odd years, though voters should verify specific races as the election approaches. Kentucky permits absentee voting for voters meeting criteria under KRS 117.085: those absent from the county on election day, students attending school outside the county, those who are ill or have a disability, pregnant voters, those prevented from voting by employment obligations, those confined in hospitals or mental health facilities, and precinct election officers working outside their home precinct. Applications must reach the Knox County Clerk's office by the first Saturday before the election for in-person absentee voting, or by the Tuesday before for mail ballots. Kentucky has enacted limited no-excuse absentee voting for certain periods, but voters should verify current eligibility with the Knox County Clerk. Medical emergency absentee ballots can be requested until the day before the election.