What do I need to bring to the polls to vote in Kentucky?

Do I need a photo ID to vote in Kentucky? Yes.

You'll need to bring a photo ID with you following a new law the Republican-run state legislature passed in 2020 that requires voters to show photo identification at the polls.

Your Kentucky driver's license is sufficient, and so are military, college and Kentucky government IDs. You also can get a free, state-issued ID card if you're at least 18 years old. (Those are available at local circuit court clerk's and regional driver's license offices.)

If you don't have one, you can sign a special form at the polls and show poll workers one of these cards instead:

  • A Social Security card

  • An ID card of any kind that includes your photo and your name

  • A food stamp, electronic benefit transfer or supplemental nutrition assistance cards that list your name

  • A credit or debit card that lists your name

You also could get your identity confirmed if you personally know an election officer.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky voter ID law: What do I need to vote in the Bluegrass State?