Kentucky’s general election is coming up on Nov. 7, and LINK nky wants to make sure everyone in the region has what they need to make their choices on Tuesday.
But wait. It’s 2023. Why are we voting for governor in an off-year?
Kentucky is one of only three states that holds off-year gubernatorial elections. Which can mean much lower turnout, according to local voting data and former Northern Kentucky political science professor Ryan Salzman.
In the 2019 election, for example, voter turnout was just under 40% in Campbell County, according to data from the state board of elections. But for the presidential race in 2020? Turnout was over 60%.
On the other hand, having only a few campaigns running means they won’t get lost in the noise and dominance of federal and state legislative elections. This, too, can be a double-edged sword. Because there are fewer races, people pay less attention.
Check out all of our coverage below to get informed on all the races ahead of Election Day:
How an off-year election could affect Kentucky’s race for governor
How does the role of governor affect me in NKY?
NKY is ground zero for ‘school choice’ in governor race
What does an attorney general do, and how does the position impact me?
Meet the candidates running for Kentucky attorney general
What does the secretary of state do in Kentucky?
How does Kentucky’s treasurer impact me here in NKY?