All 12 candidates seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor of Kentucky have been invited to participate in a two-night debate held at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington. LINK nky, WCPO and the Kenton County Republican Party are hosting the debate, night one was Tuesday and night two is scheduled for tonight. WCPO […]
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Republican gubernatorial candidates Quarles and Keck get in on TV ads
Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles are the latest Republican gubernatorial candidates to advertise ahead of the May 16 primary. Keck released his ad Monday and called out the race’s two frontrunners — Kelly Craft and Attorney General Daniel Cameron — over their ad campaigns attacking each other. “Are you tired of […]
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Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidates face off in first night of debates
There are 12 candidates vying for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor of Kentucky. Three of them — Jacob Clark, David Cooper, and Bob DeVore — took the stage Tuesday night in Covington to explain why voters should choose them in the May 16 primary. Tuesday was night one of a two-night debate held at […]
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WATCH: Kentucky GOP gubernatorial debate
All 12 candidates seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor of Kentucky have been invited to participate in a two-night debate held at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington. WCPO, LINK nky and the Kenton County Republican Party are hosting the debate, scheduled for April 25 and 26. WCPO anchor Evan Millward and LINK […]
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NKY gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters says he’ll challenge Kelly Craft’s residency status
Northern Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate and former attorney Eric Deters said he plans to file a residency challenge against fellow GOP candidate Kelly Craft. Deters announced his plans in a video released Monday and said he’s waiting on additional information showing issues with Craft’s Kentucky residency. Craft’s campaign said in a statement that she’d been […]
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LINK nky, WCPO to host Kenton County GOP for Kentucky gubernatorial debate
Written by LINK nky and WCPO staff All 12 candidates seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for governor of Kentucky have been invited to participate in a two-night debate held at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington. LINK nky, WCPO and the Kenton County Republican Party are hosting the debate, scheduled for April 25-26. At […]
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The Frankfort LINK: AG Cameron talks certificate of need, McConnell connection in NKY
Attorney General Daniel Cameron appeared in Northern Kentucky Thursday for a Meet and Greet to appeal to Republican voters about why he should win the nomination and face Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in the general election. Cameron ran through numerous campaign talking points, such as his fight as attorney general against the opioid and fentanyl […]
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Cameron talks certificate of need, McConnell connection in NKY campaign event
Attorney General Daniel Cameron appeared in Northern Kentucky Thursday evening for a Meet and Greet to appeal to Republican voters about why he should win the nomination and face Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in November’s general election. Cameron ran through numerous campaign talking points, such as his fight as attorney general against the opioid and […]
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Here’s how much, who donated to secretary of state candidatesÂ
The governor’s race isn’t the only race happening this election cycle. Kentucky’s constitutional seats — attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, agriculture commissioner, and state auditor — are also up for grabs. The secretary of state acts as the chief election official. Once considered a somewhat unimportant race, it has now received increased focus after […]
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Beshear raises $6.6 million; Craft gives campaign $7 million personal loan
Republican gubernatorial nominee Kelly Craft raised over $7.2 million for her election campaign, with $7 million coming from personal loans, and Gov. Andy Beshear reported raising $6.6 million. Gubernatorial candidates filed their 30-day pre-primary reports on Tuesday, with Craft and Beshear showing their financial advantages over other candidates in the race. Governor Andy Beshear raised […]