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The incumbent interim mayor built most of his early lead over businessman James R. Knight Jr. through absentee ballots.

The coronavirus pandemic brought major changes to the ways voters could cast ballots. In the past, most voters had to go to their assigned precinct on Election Day. This year, voters could go to any of the seven polls open today, as well as two polls that were open for early voting on 18 days prior to Election Day. State election officials also made it easier for anyone to cast an absentee ballot.

The following voting totals were provided by the Christian County Clerk’s Office.

Outstanding absentee ballots can still be returned to the county clerk’s office or other voting locations. They can also be mailed as long as they are postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 6.

The Attorney General’s Office of Special Prosecutions reviews calls to the hotline, and complaints that involve allegations of election fraud are referred to the Department of Criminal Investigations.

Voters are encouraged to wear a mask and they should bring photo identification.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner, said on CBS's "Face the Nation" that Trump is wrong to say that the country is "rounding the corner" on the pandemic.

Local election officials reported more than 15,000 early and absentee ballots combined through Friday. County Clerk Mike Kem expects the final tally to exceed 25,000.

A poll released last week showed McGrath trailing McConnell by nine points statewide and leading the six-term incumbent only in the Louisville Metro area.

Walmart has pulled guns and ammunition from store shelves, citing worries that civil unrest could prompt looting and theft of the merchandise. The items are still for sale, but customers must request them.

Two Louisville state representatives — a Republican and a Democrat — proposed the bill that would apply to men and women after the birth or adoption of a baby.

Recommendations include allowing employees to work from home when possible, discontinuing all events and gatherings, and avoiding in-person service at restaurants or bars, among other requests.