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Kentucky’s primary elections are coming up quick and LINK nky wants everyone to be armed with all the information they can to make the decision that’s best for them at the polls.
In addition to governor, Kentuckians will vote on lieutenant governor (as part of the gubernatorial ticket), attorney general, secretary of state, agriculture commissioner, auditor and treasurer.
The primary election is May 16, and the general election is Nov. 7.
Learn everything you need to know about what’s on the ballot:
A guide to the 2023 Kentucky Primary Election
Voting on Election Day in 2023
Here’s how to vote early or absentee in Kentucky
What do governors do, how much power do they have and who is running?
Who is running for Kentucky’s secretary of state, and what do they do?
What is a state treasurer, what do they do and who is running?
What responsibilities does Kentucky’s auditor have and who are the candidates vying for the job?
Did you know the commissioner of agriculture is in charge of gas pumps? Neither did we

