July another strong month for independent or other voter registration

Registration for independent or other parties continues to outpace the main parties in recent months.

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says for the fifth 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 July increased by 1,792 voters. Republican registration increased by 630, while Democratic registration decreased by 1,524 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 6,186 voters were removed from the rolls in July. 4,958 were deceased, 538 moved out of state, and 502 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.