The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration in the commonwealth held steady in January.
More than 6,800 Kentuckians registered to vote in the month of January.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in January increased by 2,197 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,535. Democratic registration decreased by 1,122 voters. Republican registration makes up 48 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration makes up 41 percent, and independent or other makes up 11 percent.
The Secretary of State’s Office says 4,220 voters were removed from the rolls in January. 3,257 were deceased, 55 moved out of state, and 835 were convicted felons.
Unregistered Kentuckians have until April 20 to register to vote in the primary election. Kentuckians registered prior to January 1 must wait until after the primary to change their party affiliation. You can register or check your registration status by visiting govote.ky.gov, or by contacting your county clerk’s office.
