Jack Brammer

Jack Brammer, a native of Maysville, has been a news reporter in Kentucky since 1976. He worked two years for The Sentinel-News in Shelbyville and then from 1978 to 2021 in the Lexington Herald-Leader’s Frankfort bureau. After retiring in December 2021 from the Herald-Leader, he became a freelance writer for various publications. Brammer has a master’s degree in communications from the University of Kentucky and is a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.

Alison Grimes must contend with effort to reinstate alleged ethics violations

The former Kentucky secretary of state attended Democratic National Convention, raising speculation about another U.S. Senate run.

By Jack Brammer

Judge dismisses ethics violations against former Secretary of State Grimes

She called the judge’s order “a victory for my staff, my administration and our work.” The commission had been investigating Grimes for several years.

By Jack Brammer

Unafraid of death, former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll reflects on his long political life

Julian Carroll was Kentucky’s governor, House speaker and a state senator. At 92, he is in hospice care.

By Jack Brammer

Kentucky auditor is taxpayers’ watchdog: Meet the candidates

Two women, Democrat Kim Reeder and Republican Allison Ball, are vying to replace Mike Harmon as state auditor in the Nov. 7 general election.

By Jack Brammer

Election disputes put heat on secretaries of state: Meet the Kentucky candidates

Former Democratic lawmaker Charles ‘Buddy’ Wheatley is challenging Republican incumbent Michael Adams.

By Jack Brammer

Secretary of State Adams survives challenge from election deniers

The race for secretary of state was one of five state constitutional races Tuesday other than governor setting up this fall’s statewide races. Here's more on the statewide results.

By Jack Brammer

Gov. Andy Beshear handily wins Democratic nomination to seek second term

Beshear and the Republican nominee, Daniel Cameron, will face off in the general election.

By Jack Brammer

‘Down ticket’ races include election denier’s challenge of Republican secretary of state

Voters are deciding primary races for secretary of state, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, treasurer and state auditor.

By Jack Brammer