Jefferson County clerk seeks court’s guidance on questions about voters’ residency

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 350

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Jefferson County Clerk David Yates said his office will take legal action to get judicial guidance on how to handle the reassignment of dozens of voters on the Jefferson-Oldham County line.

Yates, a Democrat, plans to file a Petition for a Declaration of Rights, a Wednesday morning press release said. With that action, the Franklin County Circuit Court can “provide guidance regarding the duties of election officials, the rights of affected voters, and the …

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