FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kentucky recorded 12,380 new voter registrations in September, its highest monthly total since 2024, according to Friday's news release from Secretary of State Michael Adams.

The state’s voter rolls grew by a net 7,323 after officials removed 5,057 registrations, mostly belonging to deceased voters.

Independent and third-party registration posted the largest net gain, adding 2,610 voters. Democratic registration increased by 2,486, while Republican registration grew by 2,227.

Republicans account for 48 percent of Kentucky’s registered voters, with approximately 1.63 million. Democrats represent 41 percent, with about 1.37 million. Nearly 389,000 voters are registered under other affiliations, mostly independent, accounting for the remaining 11 percent.

Other removals included voters who moved out of state, duplicate registrations, felony convictions and people who voluntarily canceled their registrations.