Motion requesting extended polling hours in Jefferson Co. denied after technical issues

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Election Day, Kentucky Democratic Party executive director Morgan Eaves released the following statement after the Kentucky Democratic Party filed a motion to request extended polling hours in Jefferson County after reports of extensive delays:

“After receiving numerous reports of technical issues causing severe delays and infringing on Kentuckians’ constitutional right to vote, we immediately filed a motion to request that the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office extend polling hours until 8 p.m. ET. We will use all legal means necessary to ensure that every single Kentuckian eligible to vote has the ability to do so.”

Later on Tuesday, Eaves shared the following additional statement after a judge denied the KDP’s motion to extend polling location hours until 8 p.m. ET for that county:

“We are extremely disappointed by this ruling given the extensive technical issues in Jefferson County, which caused some voters to wait in line for more than three hours. Polling locations across Jefferson County were functionally closed. These disruptions weren’t just unacceptable — they deprived Kentuckians of the fundamental right to vote.”

“Instead of fighting for Jefferson County voters, the Republican Party of Kentucky argued in opposition, alleging that the GOP-majority General Assembly is the only body able to extend polling hours. This absurd claim is an extension of their relentless obsession to remove checks and balances within our government. It not only effectively nullifies Kentucky’s judicial branch, it also disenfranchises Kentucky voters of all political affiliations.

“We urge all eligible voters to get to their assigned polling location ahead of 6 p.m. For any Kentuckians still in line when the polls close, stay in line.”

News 40 will continue to follow the latest developments as Election Day continues.