Elections

To help voters keep all the city races and candidates straight, Hoptown Chronicle has compiled a list with basic biographical information about each one running for office.

McConnell touted his role in helping advance the first coronavirus relief package in March, but McGrath blamed him for not passing a new coronavirus relief bill after the Democratic-led House advanced one in late May.

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem said things were running smoothly at the polling place on the first day.

It was likely their only appearance together before the Nov. 3 general election.

We need Marsy’s Law in Kentucky because it would finally give victims of crime a constitutionally protected right to be notified, be heard, and be present at key court proceedings without infringing upon the rights of the accused and convicted.

Anyone wondering how Marsy’s Law will affect the local court system should speak to trusted prosecutors, judges, and lawyers. What they will likely hear is that Marsy’s Law will not make anything better and will in fact make the system less efficient and less reliable.

Episodes, at noon Mondays through Nov. 16, are driven by the topics and issues raised during virtual listening sessions with people from across the country.

A cleaning crew will go into the courthouse early Tuesday to sanitize the interior.

This year marks the passing of an era. There's more convenience for voters, but we're also giving up tradition that was deeply rooted in community.

The League of Women Voters of Hopkinsville hosted a series of debates earlier this week. Hoptown Chronicle is providing readers with archived recordings in an effort to help them make informed decisions as they case their ballots this fall.

Voters have until Oct. 9 to request a mail-in ballot, which they can return by mail or hand-deliver to the courthouse or sheriff's office. Voters also have the ability to check online for the status of their ballot, including whether it has been received at the clerk’s office.

The winner in the November general election will serve the two years remaining on the former mayor's unexpired term.