To be a candidate on the 2026 ballot, complete and download the appropriate forms at web.sos.ky.gov/ElectionsDYC, which also includes filing deadline information. All forms require a wet signature, with notarization where applicable.

Candidate Qualifications and Filing Fees

Election Calendar: Click here

Secretary of State

Federal, State, and Judicial Candidates contact:

700 Capital Avenue
Suite 152
Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-3490
www.sos.ky.gov

Kentucky Registry of Election Finance

For information on election campaign finance please click the link below:

(502) 573-2226
https://kref.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx