Governor Beshear, Secretary Adams Issue Statements on June Election Procedures

The Governor said the State Board of Elections will be working on a plan to safely conduct elections

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(Frankfort, Ky.) – Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams announced they have reached an agreement on how the state elections will be held.

The Governor said the State Board of Elections will be working on a plan to safely conduct primary elections, special elections, and local option elections scheduled for June 23, to be conducted with limited in-person voting and a possible drive-through voting option, so that those voters who cannot vote by mail can exercise their right to vote.

“Today’s Executive Order and regulations that will be created by the Kentucky State Board of Elections will allow all Kentuckians who are registered to vote for the upcoming primary to vote by mail through an absentee ballot,” said Governor Beshear. “While there will be significant education and work required, we are committed to making sure this election will be held in a safe manner while we are in this worldwide health pandemic.”

A formal list of recommendations was sent Thursday to the Governor by Secretary Adams, on Friday Gov. Beshear signed an Executive Orders which outlines these recommendations for election procedures that will be in place in June.

 “Voters across the political spectrum will be pleased with this plan to protect both democracy and public health,” said Secretary Adams. “I’m grateful to Governor Beshear for his leadership, and his working in good faith with me toward ensuring a successful and safe election.”