Healthy Democracy: Voting Hours | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Healthy Democracy: Voting Hours

House Bill Number: 
51

House Bill 51 would have extended voting hours to 7 p.m.

Bill Sponsor(s): 
Rep. Buddy Wheatley & others

Kentucky has one of the earliest poll closing times in the nation at 6 p.m. This would have added one hour in the evening.

HB 51 was not assigned to a committee and ignored by legislative leaders.

KFTC's Position: 
KFTC Supports