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OVERVIEW
It is clear that the good people of Kentucky overwhelmingly support reproductive rights with their continued support of policies promoting reproductive care and the re-election of a governor who supports reproductive care access. Let’s continue this momentum and demand reproductive rights and freedom when you cast your vote this election. Everyone knows the way of the South is the way of the world, so take steps to ensure your voice is heard and your ballot counts in the coming elections.
Make Your Plan to Vote
Whether voting early in person, through mail-in, or on election day, make your voting plan in advance. Here are key dates to help you know which voting plan is best for you.
The voter registration deadline is October 7, 2024.
Some voters may be eligible for absentee voting or mail-in voting. See if you qualify here.
If you qualify, request your ballot at vrsws.sos.ky.gov/abrweb/ by October 22, 2024, and return it by November 5, 2024.
Beat the rush and cast your ballot early in person from October 31, 2024 - November 2, 2024.
Election Day is November 5, 2024, and polls are open from 6:00 a.m. - 6: 00 pm.
Find your polling place and check your voter registration by visiting vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/ today!
KEY ISSUES
Across Kentucky, the issues facing voters this election season can feel daunting. Here’s what you need to know about the key issues Kentuckians say matter most this election season.
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Reproductive justice goes beyond abortion access to encompass:
paternal and family leave
affordable childcare
a living wage
quality jobs
access to healthcare
In Kentucky, if it's not affordable or accessible it's not sustainable. Economic insecurity limits choices in healthcare and thus limits access to reproductive freedom and true autonomy.
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Kentucky is faced with a decline in the coal industry resulting in fewer jobs and a higher unemployment rate. As of February 2024, unemployment in the state was 4.4% higher than the national average. Many Kentuckians are calling for greater investment in business across the state to fill in these gaps and help sustain everyday people impacted by this decline.
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Nearly 10% of the state does not have healthcare. In a state experiencing the impact of the Opioid Crisis, high rates of heart disease, cancer, and health issues as a result of poverty, this is unacceptable.
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To make it plain, we are still voting for Breonna. There is no justice for a life lost, but we can still work towards demanding accountability and ensuring that it never happens again. When we vote for our State Representatives and our state-elected judges, we are putting our faith in a representative of our justice system and its ability to demand accountability and keep us safe.