The primary election is one week away, and voter registration saw another surge.
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says 9,883 new voters were added to the rolls ahead of the April 20 registration deadline.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in April increased by 3,915 voters, independent or other registration increased by 1,725, and Democratic registration increased by 1,168 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 3,146 voters were removed from the rolls in April. 2,432 were deceased, 205 moved out of state, and 366 were convicted felons.
In-person excused absentee voting continues Tuesday and Wednesday. In-person no-excuse absentee voting, also called early voting, will be available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Polls will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anybody who received a mail-in absentee ballot must have it physically delivered to their county clerk’s office by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Find more election information at govote.ky.gov or by contacting your county clerk’s office.
