Kentucky Democratic Party Statement on Jefferson County Polling Hours Ruling

Frankfort, Ky.—Today, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Executive Director Morgan Eaves released the following statement after a judge denied the KDP’s motion to extend polling location hours until 8 p.m. ET in Jefferson 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.”