NEWPORT, Ky. — Debby Manning decided to take advantage of Kentucky’s early voting period this week by showing up to cast her ballot on Thursday in Campbell County.
What You Need To Know
- Early voting kicked off Thursday morning across Kentucky
- All registered voters in Campbell County could come to the administration building to cast their ballot
- Clerk Jim Luersen said it’s been a busy start
- People say they like having more days available to cast their vote
“It’s kind of nice… The pressure’s off of getting somewhere on a particular day and know you have to vote,” Manning said. “You should vote, but this is a lot easier.”
She’s not the only one. In fact, Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen said they’ve seen quite a busy start with early voting.
“I don’t see it slowing down,” he said.
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said over 81,000 Kentucky voters cast their ballot on Thursday. Voters might simply be taking advantage of having this option and are getting used to the opportunity it brings, Luersen said.
“I think people are just getting used to the opportunity. But it’s proven to be pretty popular. I’ve seen [Republicans] and [Democrats] both coming out heavy for voting.”
Luersen said it’s a pretty lengthy ballot this year, and Manning agrees.
“It took me longer to vote basically than to stand in line,” she said.
With different races making up the ballot for Kentuckians in many communities.
“A lot of judicial races are happening. Your city council races are happening. Board of Election races are on the ballot and then there’s a couple of amendments that are getting a lot of traction,” Luersen said.
Manning said a lot of change has happened across the country in the last few years, and she thinks all of that factors into seeing more people hit the polls early. She thinks voting is important.
“I think people just need to be aware and, you know, their voice counts,” she said.
Early voting takes place through Saturday. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.