Republican who expanded Kentucky voting opportunities wins primary

Michael Adams, who defended his state's election system from claims of fraud, goes on to face Buddy Wheatley in November

Kentucky's Republican secretary of state, who had earned widespread praise for increasing his state's voter turnout during the coronavirus pandemic and for expanding opportunities to vote, won his primary on Tuesday.

Michael Adams faced a primary challenge from two Republicans who align themselves with the growing faction within the GOP who believe elections are frequently rigged and stolen. Adams will now face Buddy Wheatley, a Democrat and former state representative, in November.