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‘Other’ voter registrations surpass two major parties in Kentucky
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — New voter registrations in Kentucky are shifting away from Republican and Democratic. Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Friday in a press release that voters registered under “other” political affiliations bested Republican and Democratic registrations combined for three straight months. “As the Democrats move further left and the Republicans move…
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Kentucky removes 250,000 dead voters from rolls
FRANKFORT — Kentucky has removed 250,362 deceased voters from its rolls since Secretary of State Michael Adams took office, bringing the total number of voter removals to 440,182 since January 2020, his office announced. “We’ve vigorously removed voters who have moved away, passed away or been put away,” Adams said in a statement. “We are…
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Secretary of State essay and slogan contests address civic knowledge
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office’s 2024 essay contest for students in grades 9-12 and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony. “Encouraging civic interest at a young age is crucial to having civically engaged adults,” said Adams. “I…
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Kentucky can and should increase civic education
BY MICHAEL ADAMS KENTUCKY SECRETARY OF STATE The test results are in, and Kentucky is barely passing when it comes to civic health. Civic education is desperately needed in our schools, and our lawmakers need to act now to ensure our children will grow into adults capable of self-government. My office recently conducted a Civic…
