Gov. Andy Beshear, in coordination with Secretary of State Michael Adams, has issued an executive order regarding how the 2020 Primary Election, special elections and local option elections, rescheduled for June 23, will be conducted given the health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COIVD-19).
Adams sent Beshear a formal letter of recommendation Thursday, and Friday the governor issued an Executive Order that outlines the election procedures that will be in place in June.
“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. “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.”
Beshear said the State Board of Elections will also be working on a plan to safely conduct limited in-person voting and a possible drive-through voting option, so that those voters who cannot vote by mail can exercise their right to vote.
For more information on the state’s response to COVID-19 visit, kycovid19.ky.gov.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
