The campaign trail is heating up with only one week to go before Kentucky voters head to the polls.

With only a few primaries left and no clear winner in the Democratic presidential race, Senator's Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are fighting to win over undecided voters. With the primary in late May, Kentuckians generally don't have a voice in a presidential election but some believe this years votes will count.

Dr. Tom Matijisac believes Kentucky will play a huge role in deciding the eventual nominee no matter who wins the state. He believes it will either seal the deal for Obama, or help Clinton's campaign continue the fight. Supporters for both sides say Kentucky is a battleground until Election Day.

Volunteers at Senator Hillary Clinton's Campaign Office in Pikeville are calling voters and say they won't stop until the polls close next Tuesday.

"Right now, we're making a push to get people out to vote in Kentucky," said Clinton Supporter Rose Deskins.

Two streets over, Senator Barack Obama supporters are doing the same.

"It's been a lot of fun. We've put in a lot of hours and we're in crunch time," said Obama Supporter Evan Justice.

Local political analysts say the last minute push for votes before the primary is new this year.

"Definitely different than in the past," Dr. Matijisac said.

Dr. Matijisac says presidential nominees are usually decided by March, but for the first time in decades, Kentucky's vote matters to the national scene.

"By the time Kentuckians register their vote, it doesn't mean very much and this year it certainly does mean much more," he said.

He says nationally, Obama is leading Clinton for the nomination, but Clinton is leading the polls in Kentucky and believes if she wins here next Tuesday, it could impact the race.

"If Hillary Clinton were to take Kentucky by a substantial margin, and be competitive in Oregon, that would make the race competitive till the end on June 3rd," Dr. Matijisac said.

He also says it is significant Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo endorsed Obama.

"I think it shows that people like Mongiardo think he will be the eventual nominee," he said.

But those thoughts aren't stopping either campaign.

"We've still got a chance of winning, so we still have hope," Deskins said.

"It's not over by any means. We're gonna keep going," Justice said.

But both sides just want to see voters head to the polls on Tuesday.

Local analysts also believe the race will lead to high voter turnout. They also say even though Senator John McCain appears to already have the Republican nomination, they believe his visit here will increase voter turnout among Republicans as well.