Unofficial results from the 2008 general election indicate that more than 1,825,000 Kentuckians voted in the 2008 general election, setting a new record for voter turnout in the commonwealth. The Office of the Secretary of State estimates the turnout percentage to be 63 percent of the 2.9 million registered voters in Kentucky. Sixty-four percent voted in Crittenden County.
Final numbers will not be available for several months until after the precinct rosters are scanned and voter credit is assigned to registered voters.
The previous record, set in 2004, was 1,809,102, but was 64.7 percent of the 2004 electorate.
“I am delighted that so many Kentuckians chose to participate in this historic election,” remarked Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Kentucky’s chief election official. “The record breaking turnout speaks volumes to Kentuckians commitment to the democratic process.”
Grayson also noted the success of the election, “On the whole, this election was very successful. Outside of some isolated challenges, there were few complaints or issues for election officials to address. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our county clerks, county boards of elections, the state board of elections, and the thousands of poll workers across Kentucky who sacrificed to make this election run so effectively and efficiently.”
