HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The last day to register to vote in the upcoming general election was on Oct. 5. Based on the most recent voter information from just days before the deadline, see how party lines are currently divided in Christian County as voters prepare to select new leadership.
Voter information from May when the primary election was held shows that 45,795 people in Christian County were registered to vote at that time. Over the past few months, voter registration has increased, with 46,336 registered voters as of the end of September.
Here is the voter registration information from the State Board of Elections as of September 2026 containing 42 precincts in Christian County for the three main parties. For perspective, the population of the entire county currently sits at around 71,000 people.
| Registered voters through September | Registered voters through May |
|---|---|
| Republican: 20,100 | Republican: 19,677 |
| Democrat: 19,652 | Democrat: 19,728 |
| Independent: 2,506 | Independent: 2,356 |
Data from May shows that at that time the number of registered Democrats was higher than Republicans, which has since changed. Registered Independent voters has also increased.
Despite these numbers, during the May primary election in Christian County, only 8,000 ballots were cast. This equates to around 16% of registered voters participating.
What is on the ballot this November in Christian County
The general election in November will determine the next Mayor of Hopkinsville along with a few school board seats, Christian County Fiscal Court and city council/commission seats across the county. Find a full list of candidates here.
See where Hopkinsville mayor candidates stand on key issues:
Christian County voters will select candidates in the following categories:
- Christian County Board of Education
- Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
- Mayor of Hopkinsville
- Mayor of Oak Grove
- Mayor of Pembroke (unopposed)
- Mayor of Crofton (unopposed)
- Mayor of Lafayette (unopposed)
- Christian County Fiscal Court
- Hopkinsville City Council
- Oak Grove City Council
- Pembroke City Commissioner
- Crofton City Council
- Lafayette City Commissioner
Check your registration status on the Kentucky Voter Information Center website.
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