Voter Registration High in Kentucky

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Posted: 12:16 PM Oct 3, 2008
Last Updated: 1:25 PM Oct 3, 2008
Reporter: Tamara Evans
Email Address: tamara.evans@wkyt.com

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The enthusiasm for the election is being seen around the country. Here in Kentucky, voter registration has hit an all time high.

The deadline for registration for this election isn't until Monday, but the Secretary of State's Office says his staff has received a record number of voter registration cards.

As of September 15th, more than 2.8 million Kentuckians were registered to vote. State officials say come Monday, that number will be even higher.

They say many county clerks around the state are also reporting a record number of registered voters.

In Fayette County, officials say there's been alot of interest.

"It has been very busy in our office. There's been a lot of activity, a lot of phone calls about getting registered, a lot of walk in votes and the last few days quite a few cards from registration drives," says Mary Kitts, the Voter Registration Manager.

Just a reminder, you have to be registered by Monday if you plan to vote in this election.

If you have moved since the last time you registered you are reminded to update your address.

All cards will be accepted until the close of business Monday at your local county clerks office.

If you plan to mail your registration card in, it must be postmarked by Monday.

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Posted by: Daniel Location: Harrodsburg on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:02 AM
Vote 3rd party and send these people in Washington a message. Do you know about Chuck Baldwin, Cynthia McKinney, or Ralph Nader? Google them and realize that we don't have to choose the lesser of two evils. Don't waste you vote on the Republicrat dynasty.

Posted by: j Location: e ky on Oct 7, 2008 at 06:28 PM
I think that with today's technology, the electoral votes should be done away with and whoever gets the most votes, regardless of which state the voters live in, should win the election. However, since that isn't the way things are done and the electoral votes for each state was determined by the popualtion of the state, shouldn't the electoral votes be adjusted each 4 years to reflect changes in the population of each state? Until the way the outcome of the Presidential election is determined is changed, the outcome will always be unfair. The way the system is now encourages bias towards states with lots of electoral votes while states with few electoral votes are ignored. I think if the electoral votes were at least adjusted every few years to allow for changes in population, it would help to make the elections more fair and all states more equal.

Posted by: big redneck and i love it Location: liberals are girly men on Oct 7, 2008 at 06:23 PM
Oh yea liberal communist thugs you are reading your little liberal news networks polls wait till we vote then see goofballs.

Posted by: steve Location: irvine on Oct 7, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Its your little lib's that caused the economy melt down gees what a bunch of morons Barny frank or maybe dodo Dodd ring any bells? You liberals do not have the rein anymore you are exposed and the people see it you are communist thugs.

Posted by: Carl Location: Harlan, Ky. on Oct 7, 2008 at 03:35 PM
I hope this is not another "Ohio" registration deal. I hope these addresses and ID's are legit. Please check them out and make sure county court clerks.

Posted by: B Location: Lancaster on Oct 7, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I'm so tired of all the negative campaigning, from the political parties themselves AND from the public. Look at the forums & comments - why do you have to bash the other party in order to make your own party look good? What's wrong with actually DOING something good & bragging about that? What's wrong with campaigning for what you can do for us? Wouldn't it be nice to (eventually...) have a delegate you can vote for because you actually like what they stand for & what they can do for you, rather than voting AGAINST someone else solely because 'your' candidate was better at bad-mouthing & digging up dirt? Do we really want a leader who's better at lieing, scheming, & pointing the finger than he/she is at actually leading?

Posted by: Zatoichi Location: Richmond on Oct 6, 2008 at 01:39 PM
ACORN must be busy collecting those registration cards from the local cemeteries. A few felons here a few illegals there and Obama constituency expands.

Posted by: ben Location: lex on Oct 6, 2008 at 10:02 AM
If you think high voter registration is a good think for the GOP, then you know nothing about the history of US elections.

Posted by: Get over it A Location: Waaaaa! on Oct 5, 2008 at 12:35 AM
A in L. Cry me a river honey. I'm sorry that Sore Loserman lost, get OVER it! Eake comfort knowing that Algore (one word) invented the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: ReRe Location: Richmond on Oct 4, 2008 at 11:43 PM
I think this is actually great news for Obama. The economy is affecting so many people across this country and the people are engaged and are listening. Obama/Biden 08

Posted by: Brent Location: Mt. Sterling on Oct 4, 2008 at 09:17 PM
There's good reasons why a lot of voters are being purged from the voter registration rolls: they are dead, they have moved out of the state or county where they are registered or they have felony convictions and haven't been pardoned. It's important to maintain and update the rolls so we can really enforce the principle of "one man, one vote" even though Dems would love to vote as often as possible every election.

Posted by: Bart Location: Harrodsburg on Oct 4, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Regardless if McCain takes Kentucky by 51% of the vote or 99% of the vote, its the same 8 electoral votes. Obama leads McCain in electoral votes 330 to 178 and you only need 270 to win!

Posted by: E Location: KY on Oct 4, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Interesting A. I have thought about the witch analogy as well. Given where we rate on the intellectual scale I don't know how well Kentucky will reflect at the polls in the end (actually, the color usually matches the necks). But I am glad more people have registered to vote and hope sound minds prevail.

Posted by: A Location: L on Oct 4, 2008 at 02:32 AM
@Chris Location: Avon Shows what people that believe in vice presidents that believe in witches think. Maybe you should look into the demographics of why people choose to register and the majority of people that wouldve voted for mccain would already be registered. Looks more like people saw that kys registered voters are dumb enough to want Bush 2.0 and decided they finally have a candidate worth voting for to keep from starving to death meanwhile banks get $2,300 per citizen just because they cant run a bank.

Posted by: delphia Location: Pikeville on Oct 3, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I hope they all show up at the polls!!

Posted by: Goebel Location: Kentucky on Oct 3, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Considering the Electoria College actually elects the president why vote.

Posted by: Chris Location: Avon on Oct 3, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Me thinks this is bad for Barack! McCain/Palin "08"

Posted by: Matt Location: Lexington, KY on Oct 3, 2008 at 01:00 PM
VOTE PEOPLE!

Posted by: Liberationdemonology Location: Richmond on Oct 3, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I'd really like to see a follow-up story on how the KY Sec.of State's office is dealing with the various attempts reported and verified in other states to disenfranchise voters by purging them from the registration rolls.

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