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Date Available
6-22-2026
Year of Publication
2026
Document Type
Graduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
College
Graduate School
Department/School/Program
Public Administration
Faculty
Annelise Russell
Committee Member
Hope Harvey
Faculty
Danielle McLaughlin
Faculty
Laura Weinstein
Abstract
In 2022, the League of Women Voters discovered inconsistencies across Kentucky county clerk websites in how they offer voter information and in website accessibility and clarity. County clerk websites serve as an important source of accessible voting procedural information, trusted by constituents. Through an audit of county clerk websites and interviews with county clerks, this project identifies how county election office websites can better provide equitable, accurate, comprehensive, and consistent voting information. Recommendations based on the findings include linking the Kentucky State Board of Elections Voter Information Portal universally, adding website training, and state-established website guidelines.
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Marissa A. and Smart, Marina E., "From County to Commonwealth: A Study of Kentucky County Election Office Websites and Collaborative Solutions for Strengthened Voter Information Accessibility" (2026). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 473.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/473
