FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2, 2026) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday continued efforts to protect the integrity of the ballot box. In accordance with state law, General Coleman randomly selected 12 Kentucky counties this afternoon to undergo an inquiry following the 2026 Primary Election. The inquiries will be conducted by the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to determine if any irregularities took place during the general election.
The 12 counties selected are: Rowan, Oldham, Franklin, Daviess, Laurel, Adair, Scott, Union, Fulton, Carroll, Floyd, and Pike.
“From Pike to Fulton, our Office is committed to ensuring Kentucky’s elections are free, fair, and secure,” said Attorney General Russell Coleman. “Along with our election officials and law enforcement partners, we are committed to making sure every vote is counted fairly.”
The Attorney General’s office monitors potential election law violations throughout the year through the Election Fraud Hotline. Since January 1, the Hotline received nearly 600 messages, including 155 on Election Day.
After completing independent investigations of the 12 counties selected, DCI and the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit will present their findings to a grand jury of each audited county.
Tuesday’s drawing can be viewed here.
(Lauren Adams – Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman)