Can't make it to the polls on Nov. 8? You can vote early.

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

You don't have to wait until election day to cast your ballot. 

As of today, Oct. 31, there are three ways to vote, two by absentee, according to the Kentucky State Board of Elections:

If you have a valid excuse for not voting on election day, Nov. 8, you can vote in person from today through Nov. 2. CLICK HERE for a list of valid excuses. No excuse is required to vote by absentee from Nov. 3-Nov. 5. 

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., local time, on Nov. 8.

Your Kentucky State AFL-CIO encourages you to vote early if you can--and please cast your ballots for your endorsed candidates. Not sure who they are? CLICK HERE For a list of union members running for office CLICK HERE.

Not sure about the time and place for early voting or where to vote on election day? Contact your county clerk’s office.

You will need identification for voting, such as a Kentucky driver's license. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.