Lexington-Fayette, KY - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Lexington-Fayette?

Legal Authority

Kentucky's home rule derives from Section 156b of the Kentucky Constitution (ratified 1994), which authorizes — but does not re...

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

15 members · Mayor-Council · 12 by district + 3 at-large · Mayor presides with tie-breaking vote
All seats nonpartisan. District: 2-year terms; at-large: 4-year terms. Next election: Nov 2026.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Center
200 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

(859) 258-3200
lexingtonky.gov/government/office-urban-county-council

Meetings

Thu

6:00 PM

2nd & 4th Thu

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Lexington-Fayette to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(859) 258-3200

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
ThuS · 6:00 PM · Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Center

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