The May primary election is next Tuesday, but some Kentuckians have already voted. Thursday was the first of three consecutive early, in-person voting days. Around 9 Thursday morning, Woodford Countians Steve and Carol Keener voted at the Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center, then shared their thoughts about their civic duty.
“We always vote because it's our way; it's our right. It's a freedom that everybody should exercise.”
“Same. We always vote. We – I don't think we've missed an election.”
The Keeners are an exception. The Secretary of State’s office predicts low turnout in this off-year primary – about 10 percent.
“I mean, I just think it's a right that we have in this country that a lot of people don't have. So I think you need to get out and vote.”
“I don't think you should complain about the government if you do not vote.”
So you guys have reason to complain now.”
“That is correct. (Laughter.) Yes. Yes.”
The Keeners said they’d support moving Kentucky’s off-year elections for state-wide offices to presidential years, if, like experts say, it would increase turnout.
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