Welcome to Ballot Without Borders for Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Local election information, voting resources, and community updates for Metcalfe County will be added here after they are checked against official local and Kentucky election sources.
2026 General Election in Metcalfe County
Candidates who received the most votes in Metcalfe County (unofficial, AP county results, checked Nov. 4, 2026):
- U.S. Senate: Barr (R)
This is a statewide race, so this shows who led in Metcalfe County, not a local winner. Statewide, Andy Barr (R) won the U.S. Senate race, according to AP race calls. Results are unofficial until certified.
Voting in Kentucky: Rules for Metcalfe County Voters
Voting rules are set by each state. This is a summary of Kentucky rules for Metcalfe County voters, checked Nov. 4, 2026, from Vote.gov (U.S. government), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Ballotpedia. Rules and dates can change, so confirm with Kentucky’s official election website or your local election office before each election.
Registering to vote
- Online: by 29 days before Election Day.
- By mail: must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- In person: by 29 days before Election Day.
- Register or check your registration (Kentucky on Vote.gov)
Primary elections
Kentucky has closed primaries: only voters registered with a party can vote in that party’s primary.
Voter ID
Kentucky asks voters to show a photo ID. If you don’t have one, there are other ways to cast a ballot that counts, such as being identified by a poll worker or signing an affidavit, depending on state rules.
Early voting
Starts: Thursday before election. Ends: Saturday before election. Locations and hours are set locally.
Voting by mail
Kentucky requires an approved reason (excuse) to vote by absentee/mail ballot. Check the state’s list of qualifying reasons.
Metcalfe County election office
Metcalfe County Clerk
P.O. Box 25
Edmonton, KY 42129-0025
Phone: (270) 432-4821
Fax: (270) 432-5176
Email: shannon.fields@ky.gov
You can also look up your local election office on Kentucky’s official election website.
Contact information from the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s local election office directory (FVAP.gov, U.S. Department of Defense), checked Nov. 4, 2026. Some listed emails are for military and overseas voters; call the office if you’re not sure who to contact.
Sources: Vote.gov (registration deadlines); NCSL voter ID (updated Sept. 3, 2026), early voting (updated Aug. 11, 2026) and absentee voting (updated July 17, 2026); Ballotpedia primary types (as of Aug. 2026).