Kentucky voters registration shows little movement

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – With no primary or general elections scheduled in 2025, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, in his capacity as the state’s Chief Election Officer, announced on Friday that in April voter registration in the Commonwealth was virtually flat, with an overall increase of only 599 voters across the state.

While there were 5,423 new registrations reported in April, 4,824 voters were removed from the rolls during that same time period.

“Kentuckians are enjoying a respite from elections, but the 2026 cycle is already starting,” said Adams. “Register to vote or check your registration online at govote.ky.gov.”

Of the 4,824 voters removed, 3,279 were deceased, 620 were due to felony convictions, 487 moved out of state, 326 were duplicate registrations, 74 voluntarily de-registered, and 38 were adjudged mentally incompetent, which under stat law disqualifies them from voting.

Republican registration now accounts for 47 percent of the electorate, with 1,581,673 voters. Republican registration gained by 740 voters, a .05 percent increase. Democratic registration makes up 42 percent of the electorate, with 1,392,010 voters. Democratic registration dropped by 1,465 voters in April, which is a .11 percent decrease.

In addition to the two major parties, there are currently 359,816 voters registered under other political affiliations, making up 11 percent of the Kentucky electorate. “Other” registration rose by 1,324 voters, representing a .37 percent increase.