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Editorial: Get out and vote

October 12, 2006

When Kentuckians go to the polls on Nov. 7, up for grabs are more than 4,000 local and regional elections including all 100 seats in the state House of Representatives, half of the state Senate seats and all six of Kentucky's Congressional delegation.

In addition, communities around the state will face key mayoral elections, judicial nominees, and local school board elections. Many of these individuals will have the ability to greatly influence the path of education in our state including funding for schools, teacher pay and incentives, and decisions that may significantly impact student learning and performance.

One of the most effective ways to make your voice heard is by going to the polls and casting your ballot.

In Lincoln County, one of the best ways to cast an informed voter is to attend the political candidate forum from 7-10 p.m. tonight at the Lincoln County Extension Service.

Here are some other dates that may be useful.

Oct. 20-Nov. 6: Voters make make application to vote absentee in clerk's office.

Oct. 24-Nov. 7: Voter and spouse may request paper absentee ballot because of medical emergency.

Oct. 27, 4 p.m.: Last day to file a declaration of intent as a write-in candidate.

Oct. 31: Last day to apply for a mail-in absentee ballot. Applications must be received on this day.

Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Members of the Armed Forces confined to a military base on election day, who learn of that confinement within seven days or less of an election, may apply to vote absentee in the clerk's office.

Nov. 2: Last day for county clerks to publish copy of ballot.

Nov. 7: Election Day.

Nov. 8-Dec. 7: Voting machines to be locked.

Nov. 13: Last day for precinct sheriffs to file report.

Nov. 14: Last day to request recanvass.

Nov. 15: County Boards of Elections will conduct any recanvass at 9 a.m.

Nov. 17: Last day for candidate to file petition for recount.

Dec. 7: Last day to petition to contest election or to petition for recount on a public question.

Dec. 31: Last day to change political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that party's upcoming primary election.