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Residents urge Hopkinsville to consider nonpartisan ballots and restore voting access for independents
Summary
Two residents told council that Hopkinsville's ordinance and at‑large general elections result in many registered independents being unable to vote in local primaries; speakers urged removing party labels and amending the ordinance to increase turnout.
Two residents used the public‑comment period on Oct. 21 to urge Hopkinsville City Council to change local election rules so more residents — particularly the 6,837 people the speaker said are registered as independents — can participate in city contests.
Alvia Littleton (speaking from Oak Grove) said she was confused by Hopkinsville’s ward and at‑large procedures and that many…
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