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Today's Interview: League of Women Voters of Kentucky Offers Voting Tips

WEKU | By Stu Johnson*

Published May 11, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT

Jenn Jackson-League of Women Voters of Kentucky

Voting in this spring’s Primary Election got underway Thursday all across Kentucky. Early voting the next three days proceeds the traditional election day next Tuesday. On Today’s Interview, Jenn Jackson, chair of voter services with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky talks about voter preparation

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Stu Johnson*

Stu has been reporting for WEKU for more than 35 years. His primary beat is Lexington/Fayette government.

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