Louisville, Kentucky, December 3, 2025

Early voting has commenced in Louisville, Kentucky for the special election to fill the Senate seat in District 37. This election was necessitated by the resignation of David Yates. Eligible voters can vote early at designated locations until December 10, with no-excuse absentee voting available on December 11-13. Election Day is set for December 16, and voters are encouraged to bring valid identification to the polls.

Louisville, Kentucky: Early Voting Begins for Senate District 37 Special Election

Louisville, Kentucky – Early voting for the special election to fill the vacant Senate seat in District 37 commenced today, December 3, 2025. This election was prompted by the resignation of David Yates, who was appointed as the interim Jefferson County Clerk in October 2025. The special election is scheduled for December 16, 2025.

Early Voting Details

Eligible voters can participate in excused in-person absentee voting at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office Election Center, located at 1000 E. Liberty St., on the following dates and times:

• December 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10, 2025: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Excused absentee voting is available to Kentucky residents who will be absent from their county at the time of the election, temporarily reside outside of the state, or have a medical procedure scheduled during the election period. Voters must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for excused absentee voting.

No-Excuse Absentee Voting

No-excuse in-person absentee (early) voting will be held at the following locations, dates, and times:

• December 11, 12, and 13, 2025: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The designated polling locations for no-excuse absentee voting are:

• Beechmont Community Center – 205 W. Wellington Ave., 40214
• Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church – 4335 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
• Southwest Community Ministries – 8504 Terry Rd., 40258
• South Louisville Government Building – 2911 Taylor Blvd., 40208
• Most Blessed Sacrament Pioneer Hall – 7219 Dixie Hwy., 40258
• Southwest Government Building – 1125 Hathaway Ave., 40215
• Epiphany United Methodist Church – 7032 Southside Dr., 40214
• Harbor House – 2233 Lower Hunters Trace, 40216

Election Day Voting

On Election Day, December 16, 2025, polling places will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the same locations listed above. Voters are reminded to bring valid identification to the polling place. For a comprehensive list of acceptable forms of ID, please refer to the Kentucky State Board of Elections website.

Voter Registration Information

The deadline to register to vote in this special election was November 17, 2025. Voters who missed this deadline will need to wait until the next regular election cycle to register. To check your voter registration status or for more information on future elections, visit the Kentucky State Board of Elections website.

Background

David Yates, a former State Senator for District 37, resigned from his legislative position to assume the role of interim Jefferson County Clerk following the passing of longtime Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw. His resignation necessitated the scheduling of this special election to fill the vacant Senate seat. The special election provides District 37 residents the opportunity to elect a new representative to serve the remainder of the term, which runs through November 2026.

Contact Information

For additional information or assistance, contact the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at (502) 574-6100 or visit their website. Voters are encouraged to participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote in this important special election.

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Key Features

Feature	Details
Special Election Date	December 16, 2025
Early Voting Dates	December 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10, 2025
No-Excuse Absentee Voting Dates	December 11, 12, and 13, 2025
Polling Locations	Beechmont Community Center, Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Southwest Community Ministries, South Louisville Government Building, Most Blessed Sacrament Pioneer Hall, Southwest Government Building, Epiphany United Methodist Church, Harbor House
Voter Registration Deadline	November 17, 2025

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