Voter registration deadline approaches for May primary in Christian County

With around 45,000 registered voters in the city, there are only a few days left to register to vote before May 19.

By Christian County Now April 17, 2026 6:34 am

Christian County Now

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Residents who want a hand in choosing the next Christian County Sheriff and Mayor of Hopkinsville only have a few days left to make sure they are registered to vote.

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming primary election is April 20 at 4 p.m. Individuals who have not previously registered to vote and miss the deadline will be unable to vote during the May 19 election.

Data from the Commonwealth of Kentucky-State Board of Elections says that around 45,700 people are registered to vote in Christian County as of March. Overall, the county has a population of close to 70,000. Of these stats, just over 19,700 are registered democrats and just over 19,600 are registered as republican for a fairly even split between the major parties. In the 2024 general election, which included local city council seats as well as the presidential vote, only 21,000 registered voters submitted a ballot.

Voters are able to check their registration status on the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Voter Information Center website or can visit the Christian County Clerks Office. Early voting will be May 14-16.

The local primary election includes certain contested Christian County Fiscal Court and Hopkinsville City Council seats as well as PVA. Voters will also be selecting who will serve as the next Christian County Sheriff, and will choose between three Republican mayoral candidates, including the current mayor of Hopkinsville.

Also on the primary ballot is U.S. Senator for the 1st Congressional District, and U.S. Representative. Find the sample ballot for Christian County here.