FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams reported a surge in statewide voter registration last month ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
On Friday, Adams announced 24,536 Kentuckians registered to vote in September, which is the highest monthly total this year.
However, That number is significantly down from the same month in 2020, when 54,494 new voters registered to place their ballots.
“Kentuckians are increasingly tuning in to the general election,” Adams said. “To vote, you must be registered by Monday, October 7 at 4:00 pm. Conveniently register online at govote.ky.gov.”
In September, 5,404 voters were removed from the rolls – 3,930 deceased voters, 633 felony convicts, 619 who registered in another state, 117 duplicate registrations, 56 who voluntarily de-registered and 49 who were deemed mentally incompetent.
Republican registrants account for 47% of the electorate, with 1,649,657 voters. Republican registration increased by 14,283 voters, a 0.87% increase.
Democratic registrants make up 43% of the electorate, with 1,507,936 voters. Democratic registration rose by 414 voters, a 0.03% increase.
There are 377,921 voters registered as Independent or under other political affiliations, 11% of the electorate.
The largest jump was in Kentuckians who selected “Other” when choosing a party affiliation. That group has 4,435 voters, a 1.19% increase.