The Jefferson County Clerk's Office is preparing for a special election to fill the seat for Kentucky Senate District 37 — it became vacant when Democrat David Yates left in order to become the head of that same clerk’s office.
While turnout at special elections is often poor, Yates said he is hopeful the district he served for many years will show up to the polls.
“I suspect that we may surprise ourselves with the turnout,” Yates said. “There's a lot of engagement, and we'll make every opportunity we can for people to be able to get out and vote.”
There will be eight locations that will be open for early and election day voting. In-person no excuse early voting will be Dec. 11, 12 and 13 ahead of election day on Dec. 16. The below locations will also have ballot drop boxes during no ex

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