FRANKFORT, Ky. — Voter registration is surging ahead of the Oct. 10 voter registration deadline. Secretary of State Michael Adams, R-Ky., announced 8,614 new voters registered in September.

What You Need To Know

  • 8,614 new voters registered in September, according to Secretary of State Michael Adams, R-Ky.

  • In September, 5,105 voters were removed from the rolls

  • Republican registrants account for 46% of the electorate. Democratic registrants make up 44% of the electorate and there are 353,596 voters registered as Independent or under other political parties, making up 10% of the electorate

  • The deadline to register for the November election in Kentucky is 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 10

“We’re hopeful that surging voter registration bodes for a solid turnout in the November election,” said Adams.

In September, 5,105 voters were removed from the rolls — 3,999 voters who died, 650 voters who were convicted of felonies, 320 who moved out of state, 80 who voluntarily de-registered, 55 who were deemed mentally incompetent and one duplicate registration, Adams shared.

Republican registrants account for 46% of the electorate, with 1,600,280 voters. Republican registration grew by 2,846 voters, a .18% increase. Democratic registrants make up 44% of the electorate with 1,526,292 voters. Democratic registration decreased by 1,068, a .07% decrease. There are 353,596 voters registered as Independent or under other political parties, making up 10% of the electorate. “Other” registration increased by 1,731 voters, a .49% increase.

The deadline to register for the November election in Kentucky is 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 10. To register or update your voter registration, visit the Secretary of State’s voter website. 

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