The Ins and Outs of the Shelby County Clerk's Office with Tony Harover

We bring on Shelby County Clerk Tony Harover to pull back the curtain on what the County Clerk’s office really does each day. From vehicle registration and licensing to deeds, notary services, and the less-visible duties that keep county records and revenue flowing, you'll get a better idea of how he and his team work for the citizens' benefit. Then we get specific about Shelby County elections and Kentucky voting rules. Tony breaks down the election timeline, how absentee ballot requests work through the Kentucky Secretary of State portal at govote.ky.gov, and what the early voting schedule looks like when you need an excuse versus when you do not. We also talk through the voter registration cutoff, how electronic poll books get updated, and the simplest ways to confirm you are registered and headed to the right precinct before Election Day. If you have ever wondered how ballots are counted and why results can lag on election night, Tony explains the paper ballot scanning process, the role of machines that are not connected to the internet, and why an encrypted USB drive is the key link between each precinct and official reporting. We wrap with practical, stress-saving tips: what photo ID to bring, how to avoid overvoting, what causes a spoiled ballot, and how straight party voting interacts with individual races down the ballot. Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Kentucky Hidden Wonders is presented by ShelbyKY Tourism. 🥃 Plan a visit to Your Bourbon Destination® at www.visitshelbyky.com. Located in the heart of central Kentucky and less than an hour from Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is the perfect Kentucky getaway. Complete with two great distilleries, action-packed outdoor adventures, and the best vacation rentals near Louisville, put ShelbyKY at the top of your list when planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip, romantic couples retreat, or a whole-family vacation. 🎙️ Kentucky Hidden Wonders is hosted by Janette Marson and Mason Warren and edited by Ethan Fisher.  📲 Follow Kentucky Hidden Wonders: facebook.com/kentuckyhiddenwonders instagram.com/kentuckyhiddenwonders/ youtube.com/@KentuckyHiddenWonders © ShelbyKY Tourism, All Rights Reserved.