Kristi Smith Bailey for Rowan County Clerk

10/15/2026

Good morning Facebook,

My years of experience in county government have taught me that there’s a lot more to these offices than what you see at the front counter. From bookkeeping and tax collections to budgets, reports and elections. I’ve been directly involved in several successful audits, in both the County Clerk’s and Sheriff’s Offices.

My goal as your next County Clerk is simple: put my experience and salary to work for YOU, save taxpayer dollars, and make the office better equipped to serve our community.

I humbly ask for your vote on November 3rd!

10/12/2026

3 weeks to go:

If elected your next Rowan County Clerk, extended office hours will be a priority. Early mornings and a mid-week late day. Friday, we’re all ready to get home, and we all know how Mondays can Monday! 😂 I also plan to be open one Saturday a month. Let me know what suggestions you have to better improve accessibility for you.
Having been a Certified Sheriff’s Inspector for almost four years, I’ll work closely with the Sheriff’s Office to make sure out-of-state inspections can be done during these additional hours.
I want to make it easier for you to take care of business right here at home, without having to miss work to do it!

10/12/2026

Vote Kristi Smith Bailey for Rowan County clerk First on the ballot.

10/03/2026

Please verify or get registered. Your vote matters!

07/10/2026

Due to the recent health events in our family, I will not be at Morehead’s Freedom Fest this weekend as planned.

Thank you for the prayers, support, and understanding during this time. Currently our focus is on recovery processes, we are hopeful and look forward to beginning that journey and making our way back home to Kentucky soon.

I hope everyone enjoys the fireworks and all the wonderful activities happening throughout Rowan County this weekend. Have a safe, fun, and meaningful celebration of the freedoms we cherish. 🇺🇸❤️

06/27/2026

Freedom Fest & Fireworks are canceled for today, Saturday, June 27, 2026.

The event is rescheduled for Saturday, July 11.

06/25/2026

06/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Kentucky! 🇺🇸

234 years ago today, on June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state in the Union. Love that KY is our home! ❤️🤍💙 Mount Rushmore photos.

05/26/2026

All Regional offices will be open this Saturday May 30th from 8-11:30 walk in.

We’re back with an extra day of Saturday Hours for May!

All Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be open this Saturday from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. No appointments, just walk on in!

Driver and permit testing services handled by Kentucky State Police are not offered.

Find your location:
https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-An-Office.aspx

05/13/2026

Sample Ballot. Tomorrow starts no-excuse early voting. Reminder: Nate Morris dropped out, don't waste a vote. PLEASE VOTE INFORMED, learn all the candidates!!!

Mail-In Absentee ended last night at 11:59pm. You still have until May 19 at 6pm to get yours back to the office if you received one.

Excused, In-person absentee voting started today in the office from 8am-4pm. That is for people that are not going to be here for Early Voting or on Election Day. You can come into the office on May 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th & 13th.

In-person Early Voting will be at the Carl Perkins Center on May 14th, 15th & 16th. From 8am-4pm.

Election Day is May 19th. From 6am-6pm. No matter where you live, you can vote at any of the polling locations. Visit rowan.countyclerk.us to see the locations.

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