Kentuckians Encouraged to Vote By Mail

According to Secretary of State Michael Adams, 100,000 Kentucky voters have already requested an absentee ballot for the election.

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(Kentucky) – With the primary elections in Kentucky beginning on June 23, many Kentuckians are choosing to vote absentee.

According to Secretary of State Michael Adams,100,000 Kentucky voters have already requested an absentee ballot for the election.

Election board officials are encouraging Kentuckians to vote by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I’m grateful to the Kentuckians who understand that we have fewer voting locations available and fewer poll workers available because of COVID-19," Adams said.

Voters can request an absentee ballot from their county clerk in person, by phone, fax or email. Absentee ballots can be delivered in-person or mailed back without a postage fee.

Ballots require voters to identify their date of birth and Social Security number and includes bar codes for tracking. Election officials will also compare the voter’s signature with one that is on file.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is June 15.