Kentucky’s Secretary of State says some concerns have been raised about the primary election that is taking place this month.
During a Thursday afternoon Hopkinsville Young Professionals Engage meeting, Michael Adams answered some questions that could put some minds at ease.
One concern brought up by many has been about postcards received last week that provide instructions on how to apply for an absentee ballot.
Adams says those postcards contain no personal information and are only informational. He adds if you receive a postcard for anyone who does not live at your residence or is dead, simply mail it back to his office.
Another concern has been why each county will only have one or a few polling places open on June 23 for Election Day.
Adams says a majority of the typical polling places can not host them, at this time.
An issue of not having enough workers at each location is also another reason.
Adams urges everyone to vote using an absentee ballot but adds voting at the polls is a right.
Every county in the Commonwealth must have a location for voters to visit to place their votes by Monday. The last day to request an absentee ballot at govoteky.com is June 15.
On Election Day, the Bruce Convention Center at 303 Conference Center Drive will serve as the only in-person voting site for Christian County residents. In Trigg County, the EOC Center at 39 Jefferson Street and The Way Christian Youth Center behind Trigg County High School will be the only locations to vote. All area in-person voting sites on June 23 will be open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Adams asks everyone to get their votes in as soon as possible if you are participating in absentee voting.
Adams assures even though this election is different, it will be the most secure election Kentucky has ever had.
Request your absentee ballot by clicking here
