FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — More than 300,000 deceased voters have been removed from Kentucky’s voter rolls since Secretary of State Michael Adams took office in 2020.

Adams’ office announced Friday that 318,918 deceased voters have been removed during that period, while total voter-registration removals since January 2020 have reached 753,181.

During August, 3,664 registrations were removed, including 3,233 deceased voters, 258 people who moved out of state, 74 duplicate registrations and 65 people adjudged mentally incompetent. The removals also included 18 voluntary cancellations, nine people identified as non-citizens and seven felony convictions.

Despite the removals, statewide voter registration increased during August. The Secretary of State’s Office reported 8,266 new registrations, producing a net gain of 4,602 voters.

Republicans currently account for 48% of Kentucky’s registered voters, Democrats 41% and other affiliations approximately 11%.