Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams stirred up social media with a reminder that 2025 is an off-year for state elections, although some states like New York City and Virginia are holding local elections. In a post, Adams mentioned that polls are closed because there are no elections being held in Kentucky, and he advised voters not to vote today for the mayors of New York City or the governor of Virginia. The post was swiftly responded to by many who found it amusing or sarcastic, with some suggesting that the state needs more civics education.
Adams’ tweet was not without its share of humor, with online users quickly reacting to his post by poking fun at his reminder that voters could not cast ballots in elections not held in Kentucky. One user joked, ‘This is like a sheriff reminding residents not to shoot into tornados because their neighbors might be in there,’ while others praised Adams for bringing up the importance of education in voting. The post was also met with praise from Fox News’ Shannon Bream, who called it ‘the best post so far today.’
Meanwhile, in New York City, the upcoming mayoral election is a major event, with socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, former Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent), and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. In Virginia, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is facing off against former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger in a gubernatorial race that has drawn significant national attention. New Jersey is also holding a high-stakes gubernatorial race between Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, with the GOP predicting it could flip the traditionally blue state red.
Despite the national interest in these upcoming elections, Kentucky voters have no such races to look forward to in 2025. Kentucky’s next significant elections will be in 2026 during the midterms. While Adams’ post was met with some derision, others suggested that his reminder underscored the need for civic education and that it was part of his ongoing efforts to address voter engagement in the state. Overall, the post sparked a mix of reactions, with some finding it humorous and others seeing it as a useful reminder about the state’s election schedule.