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Online Services Available to Kentucky Voters Ahead of Primary

Kentucky voters who plan to go to the polls this month for the primary election can get a lot of their questions answered online. 

Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes says doing a little homework beforehand can make for a smoother election day. 

"Kentucky has truly embraced technology in the office of Secretary of State, as well the state Board of Elections," Grimes tells WKU Public Radio.  "We want to encourage all eligible Kentuckians to check their voter registration status, and if they're not sure where to go to vote, they can do all of that online."

Voters can also research candidates and view sample ballots online. 

Voter information can be found on the websites www.sos.ky.gov and www.elect.ky.gov

An online portal is also available for military and overseas voters to request and receive absentee ballots. 

Voters in the May 19 primary election will choose their nominees for governor and other constitutional officers.

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.