New figures in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/kentucky">Kentucky</a> show that for the first time in history, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/republican-party">Republicans</a> outnumber <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/democratic-party">Democrats</a> in registered voters.
Although the commonwealth has long largely voted for Republicans in national and local elections in recent years, Democrats still officially had an edge in registered voters going back over a hundred years. On Friday, new <a href="https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article263512398.html">data</a> shows that Republicans have 1,612,060 registered voters while Democrats have 1,609,569 registered voters.
“After a century and a half, the birthplace of Lincoln has finally aligned with the party of Lincoln. Today is a grand day for all of us in the Grand Old Party who have worked so hard for so long to advance our goals of limited government and personal responsibility,&#8221; <a href="https://twitter.com/kysecstate?lang=en">said</a> Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams. 
Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Rand Paul (R-KY) both celebrated the development. 
“We are living a historic moment in the commonwealth,” Paul said. “The majority of people in Kentucky realize that their beliefs are best represented by the Republican Party.&#8221;
McConnel said that he didn’t think Republicans would ever reach the milestone. 
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) is the most prominent Democrat in statewide office. He was narrowly elected in 2019 and will likely have another competitive race in 2023. 
“What it means is we’ve got to get along,” Beshear told reporters after being asked about the numbers. “We ought to stop trying to fight to move the state right or left but to just move it forward. And to focus on things that truly impact people’s lives — like good jobs, a great public education and access to health care.&#8221;
Republicans control both the state house and the state senate, having supermajorities in both bodies. Republicans also have all but one of the commonwealth’s congressional seats. 
The trend follows similar trends across the country as Republicans have made gains in key areas. In December, it was announced that there were more registered Republicans in Florida than Democrats for the first time ever. By March, the advantage had grown to 100,000 voters.
&#8220;There’s no beating around the fact this historic gain is because of Governor Ron DeSantis,&#8221; Florida Republican Party executive director Helen Aguirre Ferré <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-registered-republican-voters-100k-gain-democrats">told</a> Fox News at the time. &#8220;Florida voters are appreciative of the palpable sense of freedom he has created in our state.&#8221;
Then in June, a <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/more-than-1-million-voters-switch-to-gop-raising-alarm-for-democrats">report</a> from the Associated Press found that over 1 million voters across the country had switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican party in 2021, drawing concern from Democratic leaders. 

<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

‘Historic’: Republicans Gain Voter Registration Advantage In Another State For The First Time Ever

CONTINUE READING

Razor-Thin Governor Primary Snaps Trump Endorsement Streak

Longtime ‘60 Minutes’ Anchor Fired After Attacks On New Leadership

Trump’s Effort To Purge DEI From Science Funding Could Be Locked Into Law

Man Arrested After Disturbing Threat To ICE Officer’s Family Caught On Camera

Trump Admin Steps In After Female Students Raise Alarm Over School’s Trans Policy

Republicans’ Latest Pro-Union Move Has Some Conservatives Sounding The Alarm

News

Democratic Party

Kentucky

Republican Party

Voting

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

‘Historic’: Republicans Gain Voter Registration Advantage In Another State For The First Time Ever