The announcement by Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State, Michael Adams indicated that Kentuckians will now be able to vote by mail through an absentee ballot in the upcoming 2020 primary election. Beshear made an executive order outlying the elective procedures.

“Today’s Executive Order and regulations that will be created by the Kentucky State Board of Elections will allow all Kentuckians who are registered to vote for the upcoming primary to vote by mail through an absentee ballot,” said Beshear, adding, “While there will be significant education and work required, we are committed to making sure this election will be held in a safe manner while we are in this worldwide health pandemic.”

Adams said that he is grateful the governor worked with him in good faith to ensure a safe and successful election.

“Voters across the political spectrum will be pleased with this plan to protect both democracy and public health,” Adams said.

In addition to this, the Kentucky Board of Elections is currently working on a plan to safely conduct limited in-person voting and the possibility of a drive-through voting option so that voters who cannot vote by mail can exercise their right to vote.