What to know ahead of Election Day: AARP Kentucky shares voting information

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky primary election is just around the corner for voters, and for some, it has already started.

Studies show that voters who are 50 and older decide elections, and AARP Kentucky is sharing how they can prepare to make an impact.

Gary Adkins, volunteer state president with AARP Kentucky, shared why it’s important for voters in this demographic to know all of their options.

“Historically, voters that are 50 plus are the majority of voters in every election, and they’re stretched to the limit,” Adkins says. “They want to see politicians address their day to day challenges, caring for the loved ones and protecting their hard earned social security. And Kentuckians today have more options and time to vote than ever before.”

Adkins says party affiliation also applies during the primary election. This means the only people who can vote in the Republican primary are those registered as Republican, while the same rule applies to the Democratic primary. Those who are registered as Independent vote for Independent candidates. Non-partisan candidates also could show up on the ballot, which any party can vote for.

In order to vote, you will need a form of identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, school identification card with a university or another form of government-issued photo ID.

If you would like to vote in-person, excused absentee voting continues into next week at your local county clerk’s office.

You can also vote early in-person from Thursday through Saturday.

Adkins says early voting offers the benefits of flexibility to get to a polling station, and it may offer shorter lines.

The final day to vote is on Election Day May 21.

To find out more about voting in this year’s primary election, visit govote.ky.gov. You can also find the address of your local county clerk’s office at elect.ky.gov. You may also visit aarp.org/kyvotes to learn more.