Elections: Stay informed about Christian County elections

Young voters are more likely to skip midterm elections than presidential races

by Jan Leighley
October 25, 2022

If past turnout patterns hold in 2022’s midterm election, most demographic groups will be represented as much as they are in presidential elections, with one major exception — people ages 18 to 29.

Ky. voters’ deadline to request absentee ballots on Tuesday

by Derek Operle
October 24, 2022

The deadline to apply online for an absentee ballot is Oct. 25, no later than 11:59 p.m. EST.

Rand Paul seeks third U.S. Senate term stoking controversy, railing against authority

by Divya Karthikeyan
October 17, 2022

Despite his penchant for picking fights with party leaders, Paul has been a safe bet for the GOP retaining a Senate seat in Kentucky.

Abortion question on Kentucky’s Nov. 8 ballot may be confusing, but it becomes clearer when you look at the possible outcomes

by Al Cross
October 14, 2022

Passage of the abortion question on Kentucky's general election ballot would leave the law up to the General Assembly.

100 Women Who Care slate Nov. 1 meeting to select beneficiary

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 13, 2022

Organizers hope to have at least 100 members present for the first meeting at the Alhambra Theatre.

Beshear leads in gubernatorial fundraising; Craft closes in on Quarles

by Divya Karthikeyan
October 6, 2022

The incumbent's fundraising total is $4.5 million, compared to roughly $875,000 for Ryan Quarles and $750,000 for Kelly Craft.

Ky. constitutional amendment would give legislature more power

by Divya Karthikeyan
September 29, 2022

Opponents argue the measure would radically shift powers from the governor to lawmakers.

Kentucky voter registration deadline is Oct. 11, early voting period approaches

by Divya Karthikeyan
September 27, 2022

Voters can register on the secretary of state’s website, GoVoteKy.com.

Election officials trying to recruit younger poll workers in Kentucky

by Divya Karthikeyan
September 26, 2022

Roughly 58% of poll workers deployed during the 2018 midterms were aged 61 and older.

Kelly Craft seeking Republican nomination for Ky. governor

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 7, 2022

Craft is the fifth Republican seeking the nomination to run against Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in 2023.

Local election offices in US often are missing on social media – and the information they do post often gets ignored

by Thessalia Merivaki
September 2, 2022

Research shows that when local election officials use social media to distribute information about voting, voters are more likely to register to vote, to cast ballots and to have their ballots counted.