STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Metcalfe County recorded 48.77% voter turnout in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, the highest among nine south-central Kentucky counties listed in state data. Butler, Logan and Warren counties also topped 40%, according to Kentucky’s Election Night Reporting website.
The state released registration totals, ballot counts and turnout percentages on the website. All results remain unofficial until counties certify them.
Metcalfe County reported 3,908 ballots cast among 8,013 registered voters. Its turnout percentage led the listed counties, though Warren County recorded the largest number of ballots cast.
Butler County reported 45.1% turnout, with 4,081 ballots cast among 9,048 registered voters. Logan County followed at 44.33%, with 8,682 ballots cast among 19,585 registered voters.
Warren County reported 40.62% turnout. The county listed 93,638 registered voters and 38,038 ballots cast.
The other five counties in the provided figures reported turnout below 40%.
Hart County recorded 38.56% turnout, with 5,217 ballots cast among 13,531 registered voters. Barren County reported 37.87%, with 12,103 ballots cast among 31,960 registered voters.
Edmonson County reported 36.6% turnout, with 3,626 ballots cast among 9,907 registered voters. Simpson County recorded 36.31%, with 5,381 ballots cast among 14,819 registered voters.
Allen County reported 35.25% turnout, the lowest percentage among the nine counties listed. It recorded 5,375 ballots cast among 15,248 registered voters.
Key Facts:
– Metcalfe County led the nine listed counties with 48.77% turnout.
– Butler County reported 45.1% turnout and 4,081 ballots cast.
– Logan County reported 44.33% turnout and 8,682 ballots cast.
– Warren County reported 40.62% turnout and 38,038 ballots cast.
– All results remain unofficial until county certification.
What’s Next:
Counties must certify the results before they become official.
