Kentucky added nearly 10,000 new voters ahead of the primary elections, marking the largest registration increase since the 2024 presidential election.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on when mail-in ballots can be counted, with potential changes that could affect voters nationwide. Kentucky’s primary is set for May 19.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As the May 19 primary nears, Kentucky recorded a surge in voter registrations, with 9,839 new voters joining the rolls — the biggest increase since the 2024 presidential election.
In March, the state’s voter rolls posted a net gain of 4,042 voters, while 5,797 were removed. The removals were due to death (4,697), felony convictions (493), moving out of state (447), mental incompetence (60), duplicate registrations (51), voluntary de-registration (39), and non-citizenship (10).
“I’m heartened by the recent interest in voting this year for Congress, the General Assembly, judges, county offices, city offices, school boards, and at least one constitutional amendment,” Secretary of State Michael Adams said.
Registered Republicans account for 48 percent of Kentucky voters, totaling 1,606,995, reflecting a 0.16 percent increase. Democrats make up 41 percent with 1,373,369 voters, showing a slight decline of 0.05 percent. The remaining 11 percent, largely independents, totals 378,272 and increased by 0.55 percent.
The surge highlights growing interest in the primary across local, state, and federal races. Voters must register by 4 p.m. on April 20, 2026, to take part.
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