With the 2026 Primary Election just over a month away, voter registration in Kentucky saw another surge in March.
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 4,042 voters in the month of March, with 9,839 new voters added to the rolls.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in March increased by 2,526 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 2,071. Democratic registration decreased by 636 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 5,797 voters were removed from the rolls in March. 4,697 were deceased, 447 moved out of state, and 493 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.
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