LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In 2020, Secretary of State Michael Adams, R-Ky., took a new route to recruit poll workers; he partnered with the Kentucky Guild of Brewers. Two years later, the Kentucky Wineries Association joined the party.

What You Need To Know

  • Breweries, wineries and restaurants will help recruit poll workers

  • Secretary of State Michael Adams has worked with various hospitality associations over the past four years

  • Customers will see flyers and table stands asking for volunteers

  • The general election is Nov. 5

In 2024, Adams has renewed the partnership with both associations and added a new partner. The Kentucky Restaurant Association has come aboard to help secure poll workers.

“Conducting elections is a team sport, and I am grateful for the help of Kentucky’s wineries, breweries and restaurants in recruiting poll workers,” said Adams.

Customers will begin seeing restaurants, breweries and wineries hanging tags and putting up notices on tables asking for volunteers to work election polls in Nov. The notices have QR codes directing those who are interested to the secretary of state’s website.

2024 is the fourth year, the Kentucky Guild of Brewers has joined Secretary of State Michael Adams' efforts to recruit poll workers. (Secretary of State's office)

Jessy Harding, Executive Director of the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, said, “As a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for the Kentucky brewing industry in all pertinent matters of legislation and governmental administration, it’s an honor to support our shared civic duty.” 

Participating breweries so far are:

  • Against the Grain, 401 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

  • Butchertown Brewery, 1860 Mellwood Ave #187, Louisville, KY 40206

  • Dreaming Creek Brewery, 109 E. Irvine Street, Richmond, KY 40475

  • Trellis Brewery, 827 Logan Street, Louisville, KY 40204

  • White Squirrel Brewery, 302 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

  • Wise Bird Cider Co., 1170 Manchester Street, Suite 140, Lexington, KY 40508

Participating wineries so far are:

Secretary of State Michael Adams teams up for the second year with the Kentucky Wineries Association to help with efforts to find poll workers. (Secretary of State's Office)

  • Boucherie Winery, 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, KY 42458

  • Carriage House Vineyards, 259 Longview Lane, Auburn, KY 42206

  • Ghost Fox Winery, 2385 Chrisman Mill Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Participating restaurants so far are:

  • Ciao Restaurant, 1201 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40204

  • Ramsey’s Diners, all Lexington locations

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