Last day to register to vote in June 23 Primary Election is quickly approaching

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Grayson County Clerk Charlotte Willis is reminding potential voters in the upcoming 2020 Primary Election the last day to register to vote in the election is quickly approaching.

Willis said the last day to register to vote in the election is May 26. Anyone not already registered to vote may do so online by visiting the State Board of Elections website found here: https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/

Last month, Gov. Andy Beshear, in coordination with Secretary of State Michael Adams, issued an executive order regarding how the 2020 Primary Election, special elections and local option elections will be conducted, given the health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COIVD-19).

“Today’s Executive Order and regulations that will be created by the Kentucky State Board of Elections will allow all Kentuckians who are registered to vote for the upcoming primary to vote by mail through an absentee ballot,” Beshear said at the time “While there will be significant education and work required, we are committed to making sure this election will be held in a safe manner while we are in this worldwide health pandemic.”

“Voters across the political spectrum will be pleased with this plan to protect both democracy and public health,” Adams said. “I’m grateful to Governor Beshear for his leadership, and his working in good faith with me toward ensuring a successful and safe election.”

While the state is urging people to vote in the election via mail (postcards from the Kentucky Board of Elections will soon be mailed), some in-person voting will be allowed by appointment only (by calling 270-259-3201). In Grayson County, limited in-person voting will be held at the Centre on Main, at 425 South Main Street in Leitchfield.

Willis noted that an online election portal will be up and running on Friday, May 22.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com