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And Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
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And Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
Early voting is May 11, 12, and 13. It opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 4:00 PM.
Primary Day voting is is May 16. It opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM. Anyone in line at 6:00 can stay in line and vote.
Early voting is at:
Russel Acton Folk Center (Berea)
Madison County Public Library (Richmond Location)
Madison County Extension Office (Duncannon Lane)
Ignite Academy North Campus (Merchant Drive, Richmond)
Primary Day voting is at:
Arlington Mule Barn (Richmond)
Eastside Community Church (Catalpa Loop)
Madison County Public Library (Richmond Location)
Berea Church of God
White Hall Baptist Church (Colonel Rd. - Northern Madison County)
Madison County Extension Office (Duncannon Lane)
Ignite Academy North Campus (Merchant Drive, Richmond)
Russel Acton Folk Center (Berea)
Answers to frequently asked questions:
Q. When is the election?
A. May 16, 2023. Early voting is May 11, 12, and 13.
Q. Why is Madison County dry?
A. Madison County was made dry by prohibition in 1919. After prohibition ended Kentucky created a system in which areas could vote to be wet but Madison County has never voted wet countywide.
Q. If Madison County is dry, why can I buy alcohol in Richmond? Why can I get a drink in a restaurant in Berea.
A. The city limits of Richmond are wet. Berea is what's called moist, meaning you can get a drink in a restaurant but not buy alcohol in stores. Outside those locations the county is dry with the exception of places like golf courses, which have special licenses.
Q. Why do we need to vote the county wet when there are already wet areas.
A. Because Madison County has lost millions of dollars not being wet countywide. Madison is the only county bordering Fayette County that isn't wet countywide. Not being wet puts Madison County at a disadvantage. Local businesses in dry areas are at a financial disadvantage. Companies that would open businesses in Madison County--like grocery store brands and restaurants--will not open in moist or dry areas, which harms economic growth and quality of life in those locations. Tourists do not like going to areas where the wet/dry status is confusing. Also, people living in dry areas don't have the same rights to visit their nearby stores and restaurants to buy products and have to spend time and gas to travel to wet areas.
Q. Who can vote?
A. Any Madison County, Kentucky registered voter including residents of the City of Richmond, the City of Berea, and County residents. 17 year-olds who will turn 18 before the November 2023 general election can register to vote and vote in the primary.
Q. If it passes will this change the moist status of the City of Berea?
A. Yes. It will make the City of Berea wet along with the rest of Madison County.
Q. Could Berea vote to become dry?
A. Yes. Individual precincts could seek a subsequent vote to switch to dry status.
PAID FOR BY MADISON COUNTY PROSPERITY, G. Alan Long, Treasurer
Primary Day voting is is May 16. It opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM. Anyone in line at 6:00 can stay in line and vote.
Early voting is at:
Russel Acton Folk Center (Berea)
Madison County Public Library (Richmond Location)
Madison County Extension Office (Duncannon Lane)
Ignite Academy North Campus (Merchant Drive, Richmond)
Primary Day voting is at:
Arlington Mule Barn (Richmond)
Eastside Community Church (Catalpa Loop)
Madison County Public Library (Richmond Location)
Berea Church of God
White Hall Baptist Church (Colonel Rd. - Northern Madison County)
Madison County Extension Office (Duncannon Lane)
Ignite Academy North Campus (Merchant Drive, Richmond)
Russel Acton Folk Center (Berea)
Answers to frequently asked questions:
Q. When is the election?
A. May 16, 2023. Early voting is May 11, 12, and 13.
Q. Why is Madison County dry?
A. Madison County was made dry by prohibition in 1919. After prohibition ended Kentucky created a system in which areas could vote to be wet but Madison County has never voted wet countywide.
Q. If Madison County is dry, why can I buy alcohol in Richmond? Why can I get a drink in a restaurant in Berea.
A. The city limits of Richmond are wet. Berea is what's called moist, meaning you can get a drink in a restaurant but not buy alcohol in stores. Outside those locations the county is dry with the exception of places like golf courses, which have special licenses.
Q. Why do we need to vote the county wet when there are already wet areas.
A. Because Madison County has lost millions of dollars not being wet countywide. Madison is the only county bordering Fayette County that isn't wet countywide. Not being wet puts Madison County at a disadvantage. Local businesses in dry areas are at a financial disadvantage. Companies that would open businesses in Madison County--like grocery store brands and restaurants--will not open in moist or dry areas, which harms economic growth and quality of life in those locations. Tourists do not like going to areas where the wet/dry status is confusing. Also, people living in dry areas don't have the same rights to visit their nearby stores and restaurants to buy products and have to spend time and gas to travel to wet areas.
Q. Who can vote?
A. Any Madison County, Kentucky registered voter including residents of the City of Richmond, the City of Berea, and County residents. 17 year-olds who will turn 18 before the November 2023 general election can register to vote and vote in the primary.
Q. If it passes will this change the moist status of the City of Berea?
A. Yes. It will make the City of Berea wet along with the rest of Madison County.
Q. Could Berea vote to become dry?
A. Yes. Individual precincts could seek a subsequent vote to switch to dry status.
PAID FOR BY MADISON COUNTY PROSPERITY, G. Alan Long, Treasurer