Voter files by state
How to get the Kentucky voter file
In Kentucky, candidates, parties, and ballot committees can buy the voter file. The statewide file is $4,000.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The Kentucky voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The Kentucky State Board of Elections |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Candidates who have filed, their staff, parties, and ballot question committees. The Board can approve others. |
| Cost | $4,000 for the statewide file. Smaller lists are $10 per precinct, with a $40 minimum. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | A password-protected file by email, labels, or paper lists. |
| How to request | Send the signed request form by mail or email, then pay by check or card. |
| Rules for use | Only for your campaign, party, or committee. No business use. |
Good to know: The file has 5 years of vote history. Allow 7 to 10 business days. Staff must attach a signed letter on campaign letterhead.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- elect.ky.gov/Candidates/Pages/Request-Voter-Registration-Data.aspx
- elect.ky.gov/Candidates/Documents/SBE%2084%20%20Request%20for%20Voter%
- elect.ky.gov/Candidates/Documents/Request%20for%20Voter%20Registration
- apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/031/003/010/16503/
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
Kentucky voter file questions
How much does the Kentucky voter file cost?
$4,000 for the statewide file. Smaller lists are $10 per precinct, with a $40 minimum. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the Kentucky voter file?
Candidates who have filed, their staff, parties, and ballot question committees. The Board can approve others.
Does the Kentucky voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.