Registered voters in Christian County will have a couple of different options when casting their ballots for the upcoming primary election that is originally held in May but was pushed to June 23rd due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One way registered voters can cast their ballot is by absentee voting by mail. Last month, Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams agreed to allow all registered voters to use this process if possible in order to ensure the safety and health of all Kentucky residents due to the virus.
Christian County Election Coordinator Melinda Humphries tells the News Edge the majority of the voting for the primary election will be by mail. She says registered voters will receive a postcard directing them to a portal, which should be live May 22, in order to submit a request for a ballot. Once the request is received, Humphries says a ballot will be mailed to the voter after the Memorial Day holiday and then the completed ballot can be returned by mail or by using a drop-box.
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After the County Clerk’s office receives the ballot, Humphries says they do have a process in place to ensure the signature is a legitimate registered voter.
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In addition to the mail-in absentee ballots, Humphries says they will have in-house absentee voting at the courthouse from June 8 until June 22; however, she points out it will be a little different than the normal process and will be by appointment only.
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She says there will be one precinct where in-person voting will be allowed on June 23rd, with possible restrictions that they are continuing to work out.
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She said the in-person precinct at the Bruce Convention Center on the day of the primary election is open to all registered voters in Christian County.
Even with the in-person precinct, Humphries says they are encouraging residents to mail their ballot due to the possible wait-time and very long lines created by social distancing, along with limitations of how many people can be inside The Bruce at the same time.
With several candidates running for city council ward seats, Humphries wants to remind residents they can only vote along party lines, and only the candidate who is the same party as the registered voter will be listed on that voter’s ballot.
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