For the first time in Kentucky history, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats on the state’s voter rolls.
Secretary of State Michael Adams, a Republican, issued a statement saying, “After a century and a half, the birthplace of Lincoln has finally aligned with the party of Lincoln. Today is a grand day for all of us in the Grand Old Party who have worked so hard for so long to advance our goals of limited government and personal responsibility.”
He also notes that “Registered Republicans, however, are a plurality, not a majority. To win statewide elections, and then to govern effectively, Republican candidates must appeal beyond our base to the 55% of voters who are not Republicans.”