Voter registration for independent or other sees slight decline in May

The first decline in independent or other voter registration in more than a year was seen in Kentucky in May.

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 104 voters in the month of May.

According to the Secretary of State’s office, Republican registration in May increased by 3,747 voters. Democratic registration decreased by 3,305 voters, and independent or other registration decreased by 338. 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 4,633 voters were removed from the rolls in February. 3,883 were deceased, 8 moved out of state, and 611 were convicted felons.

The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 general election is October 5. You can register or check your registration status by visiting govote.ky.gov, or by contacting your county clerk’s office.