6 counties chosen for post-election audit in Ky.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorney General Jack Conway says six Kentucky counties have been chosen in a random drawing to undergo independent inquires for any potential irregularities during this month’s election.

Conway said Thursday the counties are Owsley, Gallatin, Simpson, Bourbon, Metcalfe and Mercer.

The post-election audits are required by state law and will be conducted by the attorney general’s office.

The counties are selected in a public drawing and must be done within 20 days of the election.

Counties selected during the post-election audit following this spring’s primary election were Meade, Allen, Clark, Warren, Breathitt and Russell. Conway’s office says no irregularities were discovered during the last audit.

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