Voters Head to Polls Across Kentucky and Indiana for Election Day
Polls are open across Kentucky and Indiana on Election Day, with voters in Louisville deciding on local offices including mayor and Metro Council, and Southern Indiana voters selecting representatives and a sheriff.
Louisville, KY, November 3, 2026 —
Election Day is underway across Kentucky and Indiana, with polls open for citizens to cast their votes. Residents in both states are participating in various local elections that will determine key governmental positions.
In Louisville, Kentucky, voters are making decisions on several local offices. The ballot includes choices for mayor, a prominent city-wide position. Additionally, citizens are selecting members for the Metro Council, the legislative body for the consolidated city-county government. The outcome of these local races will shape the governance and administration of Louisville for the coming terms.
Further north, voters in Southern Indiana are also engaged in their respective local elections. The responsibilities on the ballot for these Hoosier State residents include selecting representatives for various legislative and administrative roles. A key position being decided in several Southern Indiana counties is that of sheriff, an elected law enforcement official responsible for county-wide public safety.
The electoral process across both states is proceeding as polls remain open, allowing eligible voters to participate in shaping their local governments. Information regarding specific polling locations, hours, and voter eligibility is available through official state and local election board resources. The extent of voter turnout and the precise nature of all offices and ballot measures being decided are details that will become clearer as the day progresses and results are reported.
Story summarized from the original created by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams on www.lpm.org, see more information here.
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