Active members and leaders from Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, as well as the Central KY Council for Peace and Justice (CKCPJ), North East Lexington Initiative (NELI), Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (KCIRR), BCTC Peace and Justice Coalition, New Morning, and other groups gathered in Lexington yesterday to start a conversation about the 2008 Election.  The gathering was largely organized by KFTC leader Janet Tucker. 

Group members discussed what is at stake in terms of the 2008 election cycle and the need to be involved in voter empowerment organizing in general.  We talked about why so many people don't vote and what we can accomplish as progressive non-profit groups to change that.  This conversation will continue amongst allies in Lexington and across the state as we develop our Voter Empowerment campaign leading to November 4th and beyond. 

 
Primary Voter Registration Deadline - Monday, April 21^st

Absentee Ballot Deadline – Tuesday, May 13th - Last day to apply for a primary mail-in absentee ballot through your local County Clerk (not later than close of business 7 days before election) Applications must be received on this day.

Primary Election – Tuesday, May 20^th.  Polls open from 6am to 6pm.

Voter Registration Deadline – Monday, October 6th

Absentee Ballot Deadline – Tuesday, October 28th - Last day to apply for mail-in absentee ballot through your local County Clerk (not later than close of business 7 days before election) Applications must be received on this day.

Election Day – Tuesday, November 4^th.  Polls open from 6am to 6pm.