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More Kentuckians cast early votes as they decide between Beshear and Cameron

by McKenna Horsley
November 6, 2023

During last week’s early voting period, from Thursday to Saturday, more than 260,000 Kentuckians cast ballots, according to the State Board of Elections.

Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers

by Casey Quinlan
November 6, 2023

All three major automakers have established or are building electric vehicle manufacturing plants and battery plants in Southern states, with many of the facilities being placed in rural, Black communities.

Kentuckians choose a governor: A voter’s guide

by Staff
November 2, 2023

Where do Kentucky's gubernatorial candidates stand on the issues? Here's a breakdown by guides.vote, a nonpartisan group that publishes voter guides.

Education, environment, economy and more: Here’s where Beshear and Cameron stand on the issues

by McKenna Horsley
October 30, 2023

In less than two weeks, Kentucky voters will decide who will be the state’s governor for the next four years.

Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don’t abolish the office

by Jack Brammer
October 29, 2023

Kentucky treasurer candidates, Democrat Michael Bowman and Republican Mark Metcalf, make the case for how they would serve the public.

Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down ‘random’ change of venue law

by Liam Niemeyer
October 26, 2023

The GOP-controlled state legislature passed SB 126 over the veto of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the final days of this year’s legislative session.

Former Gov. Bevin’s pardons reverberate in 2023 gubernatorial race

by Lisa Autry
October 26, 2023

The fallout from Bevin’s final actions are still being felt in this year’s race for governor in the commonwealth.

Beshear and Cameron clash on abortion, education and coronavirus in their 3rd debate

by McKenna Horsley
October 22, 2023

Daniel Cameron tied Andy Beshear to Democratic figures like President Biden, while Beshear criticized Cameron for nationalizing the governor's race.

Kentucky auditor is taxpayers’ watchdog: Meet the candidates

by Jack Brammer
October 20, 2023

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

Beshear, Cameron clash on wide range of issues in Northern Kentucky debate

by McKenna Horsley
October 17, 2023

In their second debate, Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican challenger Daniel Cameron faced off at Northern Kentucky University.

Kentucky Secretary of State candidates Wheatley, Adams trade heavy blows in KET forum

by Jack Brammer
October 11, 2023

Their sources of discontent ranged from a drunken driving incident by Democrat Charles “Buddy” Wheatley of Covington and a news report that Republican incumbent Michael Adams of Louisville has used state funds to pay for his bar association membership to practice law.

States that send a mail ballot to every voter really do increase turnout, scholars find

by Zachary Roth
October 10, 2023

When every registered voter gets sent a ballot in the mail — a system known as universal vote-by-mail — voting rates tend to rise, numerous studies have found.