Kentucky Removes Over 250,000 Deceased Voters from Rolls Since 2020

State Officials Aim to Remove 500,000 Ineligible Voters by 2025

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced on Friday that election officials have removed 250,362 deceased voters from the state’s voter rolls since he took office in January 2020. The total number of ineligible voters removed across all categories has now reached 440,182.

“We’ve vigorously removed voters who have moved away, passed away, or been put away,” Adams stated. “We are on track to have removed over 500,000 ineligible voters by the end of 2025.”

Breakdown of January 2025 Voter Roll Removals

In January alone, state officials removed 3,045 ineligible voters from Kentucky’s voter rolls. The removals included:

• 2,100 deceased voters
• 413 felony convicts
• 388 individuals who moved out of state
• 83 duplicate registrations
• 35 adjudged mentally incompetent
• 26 who voluntarily de-registered

Voter Registration Continues to Grow

Despite ongoing efforts to maintain an accurate voter list and the absence of regular elections in 2025, Kentucky’s voter registration numbers continue to rise. In January, 5,253 new voters registered, contributing to an evolving political landscape.

Kentucky’s Changing Political Landscape

Following the latest voter roll updates, the party affiliation breakdown among Kentucky voters is as follows:

• Republicans: 1,676,451 registered voters, making up 47% of the electorate. This represents an increase of 2,004 voters (+0.11%) in January.
• Democrats: 1,498,665 registered voters, accounting for 42% of the electorate. However, Democratic registration saw a decline of 1,202 voters (-0.08%).
• Other Political Affiliations (including Independents): 386,745 registered voters, representing 11% of the electorate. This category saw an increase of 1,406 voters (+0.36%).

Ongoing Efforts to Ensure Voter Integrity

The continued maintenance of Kentucky’s voter rolls aligns with efforts to ensure fair and transparent elections. By systematically removing ineligible voters, state officials aim to uphold election integrity while keeping voter registration open for eligible citizens.

With the goal of removing half a million ineligible voters by the end of 2025, Kentucky remains committed to balancing accessibility with electoral security.

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