Overview
- Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office fielded calls about closed polling places and reminded residents they cannot vote in out-of-state races such as New York City’s mayoral contest or Virginia’s governor race.
- Adams’ posts on X drew widespread attention and humor, and he reiterated his push for stronger civic education in response to the confusion.
- A spokesperson for Adams’ office told Snopes the office had about 50 calls forwarded by midmorning Tuesday, though total numbers were not confirmed.
- Adams cited a 1992 state constitutional amendment that moved many local offices to even-year midterms, which explains Kentucky’s lack of elections in 2025.
- Local reporting noted some school calendars still marked Election Day, which may have added to confusion, and coverage pointed voters to Kentucky’s next major races in 2026, including the open U.S. Senate seat.