Independent and other voter registration leads state for six straight month

It was another strong month for new voters registering independent or other party in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says for the sixth straight month Kentuckians registering to vote under independent or other outpaced new registrations by Republicans or Democrats.

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, independent or other registration in August increased by 1,867 voters. Republican registration increased by 1,467, while Democratic registration decreased by 1,128 voters. Republican registration makes up 47 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration makes up 42 percent, and independent or other makes up 11 percent.

The Secretary of State’s Office says 4,559 voters were removed from the rolls in August. 3,590 were deceased, 416 moved out of state, and 429 were convicted felons.

Kentuckians can register to vote or check their registration status by visiting govote.ky.gov, or by contacting their county clerk’s office.