Independent or other voter registration outpaced Democratic and Republican registration in Kentucky in February.
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 2,606 voters in the month of February.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in February increased by 1,174 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 1,643. Democratic registration decreased by 261 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 4,171 voters were removed from the rolls in February. 3,476 were deceased, 237 moved out of state, and 327 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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