Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking Kentuckians to do their part to keep the state’s elections free, fair and secure, by encouraging everyone to report any suspected election law violations.

“Free, fair and secure elections give every voter the opportunity to participate in our constitutional system and the confidence to know their vote will count. In continued celebration of 250 years of America’s greatness, I encourage every eligible Kentuckian to get out and vote,” Coleman said.

The Election Fraud Hotline is always open to receive messages. On Election Day, the hotline is answered by members of the Attorney General’s team from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Time. Tips are reviewed and allegations of election fraud will be referred to the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The Election Fraud Hotline team is led by Penny Thompson of the Special Prosecutions Unit and Tonjua Casey of the Department of Criminal Investigations.

During the 2024 General Election, the hotline received nearly 400 messages.

After Election Day, the Attorney General will randomly select 12 counties for an additional inquiry. In the selected counties, DCI detectives will speak with election officials, interview voters, and review documents. Then, the Special Prosecutions Unit will present a report to a grand jury in each of the 12 counties.  

State law used to provide for 6 counties to be subjected to the additional scrutiny, but the Kentucky General Assembly enacted legislation that doubled the number a few years ago.