Despite Hillary Clinton's lead in Kentucky, experts say the state race isn't over yet.

Joel Turner is a professor of Political Science at Western Kentucky University and his focus wasn't on the candidates, but on the voters.

Turner says voters should be aware of the hot topic issues, educated on the candidates and should be ready to prioritize on matters of importance before heading to the polls.

"The key thing is to realize that there is a limit to what the president can do. They need to look through the promises to decided what can be accomplished when making their decision," he says.

He also says Kentuckians should be prepared to vote in next week's election according to what issues are important to them, and we found out that local residents are taking a lot of concerns to the polls with them.

"The way our economy is, it's out of control, " stated one resident.

"Gas prices and food I guess," added another.

"The economy," said another.

One lady added, "I think to get the borders secured."

"Oh, the war, definitely the war," expressed another man.

Turner warns voters not to get too caught up in the promises of
Presidential hopefuls, because there are constraints that could prevent voters' wishes from being granted.

"There is a limit to what they can do. And there's probably a limit to what we want them to do," he explains.

But the threat of failed promises hasn't kept voters from picking their favorite candidate.

"Hillary Clinton, John McCain, I would say Obama," said three different area residents.

Whether voting Republican or Democrat, Turner says to focus on the details of the election so that you're not swayed by the antics of vote-hungry politicians.

"Just be sure to pay attention and be fully informed, not just totally blinded to the promises these politicians will make in order to ponder votes."

Turner also says that it's important for all voters to cast their ballots in next week's election.

Even Hillary Clinton could see an upset if her supporters don't head to the polls.