LINK nky extended multiple offers to do a sit-down interview with Gov. Andy Beshear but did not hear back from his campaign. As Kentuckians head to the polls to vote for governor, one of only three gubernatorial elections in the country this year, Republican nominee and Attorney General Daniel Cameron said he has shown up […]
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More Kentuckians cast early votes as they decide between Beshear and Cameron
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern More Kentucky voters took advantage of early voting this year ahead of Tuesday’s general election — which includes what will likely be a narrow governor’s race. On Election Day, polls will open in Kentucky from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. During last week’s early voting […]
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Election Day in NKY: everything you need for Tuesday
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. […]
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New poll puts Kentucky governor’s race in dead heat
Written by Jordan Mickle for LEX18 The final poll conducted by Emerson College has Kentucky’s gubernatorial race in a dead heat. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 likely voters or those who have already voted, found incumbent Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron with 47% support. 2% support someone else, and 4% are undecided. Among undecided […]
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Beshear and Cameron launch star-studded bus tours to make final pitch to voters
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern With mere days left before Kentucky’s general election and as early voting begins, both Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Daniel Cameron are making final-hour pleas to voters across the commonwealth. As they embarked on their respective bus tours, both candidates were […]
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Candidates for governor quarrel over glory for winning opioid settlements
Written by Aneri Pattani for KFF Health News Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It’s not the result of a law passed by Congress nor an edit to the state budget. It’s not taxpayer money. Rather, it’s coming from health care companies that were sued for fueling the opioid crisis with prescription painkillers. But […]
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Early voting begins today: here is where you can vote
Voters in Kentucky can vote in person early beginning today and extending to Saturday. Voters can cast their ballots at designated locations in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Early voting times and locations vary by county. Click the links below to learn more about in-person early voting in each county.
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Coleman and Mills defend their running mates’ positions in KET debate
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Republican state Sen. Robby Mills, who are the running mates of Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates, faced each other Monday night in a debate on KET. The debate is the only joint appearance between Coleman and Mills in which they can speak for […]
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How does Kentucky’s treasurer impact me here in NKY?
Two issues stand out when it comes to the treasurer and how the position affects people’s lives: economic development and state pensions. Both Michael Bowman and Mark Metcalf, the Democratic and Republican candidates, respectively, discuss these issues in their campaign. Yet, just what to do about these issues diverges between the two candidates. Economic Development […]
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How an off-year election could affect Kentucky’s race for governor
You’ve probably heard there’s a gubernatorial election coming up. 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. Along with Louisiana and Mississippi, the state’s highest office will be decided during a year when voters won’t already be coming […]