The Governor’s office is supplying poll workers across the Commonwealth with personal protective equipment for Tuesday’s Primary Election.
“I encourage every Kentuckian to vote, which is their duty as an American, but we must take every precaution available to protect voters and poll workers exercising that fundamental right,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “We continue to take action to allow people to safely exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, including ensuring our poll workers have this protective gear.”
The Governor’s office is providing 5,000 masks, 4,000 gallons of hand sanitizer, 5,800 face shields and 20,000 gloves for the June 23 election. The PPE will be distributed to all 120 counties.
The Kentucky Board of Elections asked Beshear to help provide PPE for the primary elections.
Beshear, the Board of Elections, and Secretary of State Michael Adams previously reached an agreement to allow Kentuckians to vote via absentee ballot, but there will be in-person voting on Tuesday.
Owensboro’s lone in-person polling location will be at the Owensboro Sportscenter.
