As early voting gets underway across the Commonwealth, Attorney General Russell Coleman is reminding every eligible Kentuckian that safeguarding the ballot is a shared responsibility. He has activated a dedicated Election Fraud Hotline and an online tip portal for anyone who believes they have witnessed irregularities at the polls.
How the hotline works
Callers can reach the hotline at 1‑800‑328‑VOTE any time; the line remains open 24/7. On Election Day, AG staff will staff the phones from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. to field reports promptly. All submissions are logged, reviewed, and, when appropriate, forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further action.
Past activity and upcoming focus
During the 2024 election cycle, the AG’s office received nearly 400 messages through the same channel. Building on that experience, Coleman announced that after the November 3 election his team will conduct a targeted review of voter activity in twelve counties. The counties will be selected at random, and DCI detectives will interview election officials, speak with voters, and examine relevant documents.
Findings from those investigations will be compiled by the Special Prosecutions Unit and presented to a grand jury in each of the selected counties. The goal, according to the AG, is to ensure that any alleged wrongdoing is examined thoroughly and that the integrity of Kentucky’s elections remains uncompromised.
Why the effort matters
“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,” Coleman said in a statement. He added that the hotline is part of a broader celebration of “250 years of America’s greatness,” urging all eligible citizens to get out and vote.
The Attorney General’s office emphasizes that the hotline is not a tool for partisan attacks but a mechanism for honest citizens to flag genuine concerns. By reviewing each tip and involving the DCI, the administration aims to deter fraud, reassure voters, and uphold the rule of law.
What voters should know
Kentuckians can cast their early votes through Saturday, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. Anyone who observes suspicious activity—such as ballot mishandling, voter intimidation, or irregularities in voter registration—should report it promptly via the hotline or the online tip form linked on the Attorney General’s website.
The AG’s office assures the public that all reports will be treated confidentially and investigated without bias. By encouraging community involvement, the administration hopes to reinforce confidence in the electoral process and protect the fundamental right to vote.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
