When the polls close in Kentucky on Nov. 3, the election may be over for voters, but the process of making the results official is just getting started. Before winners are certified and newly elected officials take office, election officials still have ballots to process, results to certify and deadlines for reviewing close races. Here’s […]
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Make your primary election voting plan
Starting early on your election plan might not seem like it should take a lot of time, but you’d be surprised at all the things you need to take into consideration before you vote – especially in Kentucky. With voter turnout for the primary election in 2024 averaging 11% (yep – you read that right. […]
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Primary filing deadline is today, but not every race is on the ballot
Today at 4 p.m. is the deadline to file as a primary candidate for state, federal and some local offices. Friday, Jan. 9, is the last day for candidates to file to appear on the May 19 primary ballot. That deadline applies to candidates seeking a party nomination (Democrat or Republican) for the May primary. […]
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Everyday people step into politics: Inside what it takes to run a grassroots campaign
What you need to know While going from house to house on the campaign trail in 2024, Brandon Long said he had people tell him they always get mailers in the mail or doorhangers on the door handle, but never had a candidate show up on their doorstep. “That just felt so patriotic and American […]
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Could amendment addressing race for governor affect voter participation?
A proposed constitutional amendment that could potentially help Republicans win more Kentucky governorships has been filed in the state Senate. Senate Bill 10 would change the election cycle for governor and all other statewide constitutional officers to even-numbered years starting in November 2032. Senate Appropriations and Revenue Chair Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) sponsored it. The […]
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Rep. Rawlings files for state Senate; T.J. Roberts, Massey to face off in primary
State Rep. Steve Rawlings has officially filed to run in 2024 for the 11th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Schickel. The announcement comes less than a day after LINK nky reported that Northern Kentucky attorney and Hebron Republican Ed Massey has filed to run for his former 66th District House seat, now […]
