Widespread early voting begins Thursday in Kentucky. Here’s what to know

Kentucky voters don’t have to wait until Election Day to have their say in the May 21 primary races, thanks in part to the early voting option that will be available later this week.

“This is no-excuse early voting. That means you don’t have to have a reason. You just want to vote on Saturday, so you can vote on Saturday,” Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams told LPM News.

He said counties must keep polling sites open at least eight hours per day of early voting, but the specific timetable can vary by county.