With December approaching, here is some Information on voting for the 2010 Election that some people might not know:

You may change your political party affiliation at any time on or before December 31 to remain eligible to vote in the following primary election. You simply need to fill out a new voter registration card and return it to your county clerk by the December 31 deadline.

You may register at least 29 days before the election if you change your name or if you move.

It is very important that the county clerk has the most up-to-date information on you as soon as possible. There are three ways for you to update your voter registration when renew or update your driver's license; notify the county clerk by writing or visiting their office; or by filling out a new voter registration card.

To register you must:

• be a U.S. Citizen and a Kentucky resident for at least 28 days;

• be at least 18 years old by the date of the next general election (if you will be 18 by the November general election, you are eligible to vote in the prior May primary election);

• not be a convicted felon or, if convicted of a felony offense, you must have had your civil rights restored. Contact your local parole office to obtain an application for restoration of civil rights;

• not have been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law and have voting rights removed;

• not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky

Kentucky has closed party primary elections. You must register as a Democrat or Republican to vote in that party's May primary election. If you choose a different party registration other than Democrat or Republican, you cannot vote in their respective primaries, but may vote in nonpartisan city and judicial primaries;

• be informed about the candidates and issues on the ballot;

• keep your voter registration and address records current.