Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson says budget cuts in the state board of elections would be a bad move.

Grayson and heads of agencies across state government have sent letters to State Budget Director Mary Lassiter explaining potential ramifications of 6% cuts that the Governor has called for.

Grayson said cutting an additional $81,000 from a $1.3 million overall budget could prohibit the board of elections from carrying out its duties heading into next year's elections for local, state and federal offices.

Lassiter warned last month that most state agencies could face more budget cuts to help offset an additional expected $161 million revenue shortfall.