Elections: Stay informed about Christian County elections

More Kentucky Republicans ‘decline’ to answer Right to Life’s endorsement survey

by Sarah Ladd and McKenna Horsley
October 15, 2024

In order to be considered for an endorsement, the Kentucky Right to Life Victory PAC requires candidates to answer questions about issues important to the group and sign the survey.

Hopkinsville League of Women Voters set debate schedule for local contested races

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 14, 2024

Debates are slated Oct. 14, 21 and 24 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center for candidates running for city council, school board and District 9 state representative.

‘School choice’ on the ballot in 3 states, including Kentucky, faces pushback in others

by Elaine S. Povich
October 13, 2024

Voters will be asked to decide whether public money should go to support private education. Opponents say it would undermine public schools by shifting money from them, while backers maintain that state aid would give parents more control over their kids’ education.

McConnell’s PAC pumps money into Kentucky legislative races. Beshear’s not so much.

by Tom Loftus
October 6, 2024

McConnell’s PAC reported giving $2,100 (the maximum allowed by state law) on Aug. 20 to each of 95 Republicans running in Kentucky.

Prepare your social media for the election − 3 tips to stay sane and connected without being overwhelmed

by Dr. Chelsea Butkowski
October 4, 2024

Despite the tensions building on users’ digital feeds, an impending election doesn’t mean that people need to avoid social media altogether.

Trump describes traumatic brain injuries sustained by U.S. troops in Iraq as a ‘headache’

by Ashley Murray
October 2, 2024

Commentary: The human side of canvassing in a small town

by Sarah Melotte
September 16, 2024

What would a stronger democracy look like in rural America?

by Julia Tilton
September 15, 2024

The Daily Yonder asked rural scholars and organizers to envision how we might get to a democracy that better engages and represents the needs of rural people and places. Here’s what they said.

Local elections are less partisan because voters will cross party lines when issues hit close to home

by Danielle Martin, Brian Adams and Edward L. Lascher Jr.
September 12, 2024

Opposing groups raise millions of dollars for Kentucky’s education ballot referendum

by Joe Sonka
September 11, 2024

Competing political issue committees have raised millions of dollars that will be spent on ads supporting and opposing a ballot referendum asking whether Kentucky should amend its constitution to allow public funds to go to private and charter schools.

Kentucky Republicans celebrate ‘house that Mitch built’ with a little help from some big donors

by McKenna Horsley and Tom Loftus
September 5, 2024

Hopkinsville League of Women Voters seeks input for candidate forum questions

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 4, 2024

In addition to the candidate forums, the league's voter education efforts this fall will include a meeting with County Clerk Melinda Humphries and a meet and greet event for voters and candidates.