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Nov 13
Kentucky Politics

Recanvass Of Kentucky Gubernatorial Election To Take Place Thursday

On Thursday, all 120 Kentucky counties will double-check vote totals collected during last week’s gubernatorial election.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 13
Kentucky Politics
Recanvass Of Kentucky Gubernatorial Election To Take Place Thursday
Ryland Barton
Nov 11
Kentucky Politics

Ky. Rep. Charles Booker Announces Potential U.S. Senate Bid To Challenge McConnell

Booker criticized McConnell on climate change, gun violence and healthcare. In contrast, he called for a Green New Deal and Medicare for All.

By Amina Elahi
Nov 11
Kentucky Politics
Rep. Charles Booker Considers Bid To Challenge McConnell
Amina Elahi
Nov 11
Kentucky Politics

McConnell Moves On From Bevin: ‘We’ll Have A Different Governor In 3 Weeks’

Sen. Mitch McConnell says that it appears Gov. Matt Bevin has lost his bid for reelection, even though Bevin still hasn’t conceded the race.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 11
Kentucky Politics
McConnell Moves On From Bevin
Ryland Barton
Nov 8
Kentucky Politics

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Beshear Wins, Bevin Won’t Concede

Election Day has come and gone, but the story isn't over yet.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 8
Kentucky Politics
Kentucky Politics Distilled: Beshear Wins, Bevin Won't Concede
Ryland Barton
Nov 7
Kentucky Politics

Kentucky Lawmakers Urge Bevin Not To Pursue Election Contest

A growing number of lawmakers from both political parties are calling on Republican Gov. Matt Bevin to not pursue an official contest.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 7
Kentucky Politics
Kentucky Lawmakers Urge Bevin Not To Pursue Election Contest
Ryland Barton
Nov 7
Kentucky Politics

Beshear’s Real Effect On 2020 Elections? A Potentially Expanded Kentucky Electorate

One factor that could change as a result of Tuesday’s election is the makeup of Kentucky’s electorate, which could have reverberations in 2020.

By Amina Elahi
Nov 7
Kentucky Politics
Here's Beshear's Real Effect On 2020 Elections
Amina Elahi
Nov 6
Kentucky Politics

Down 5,000 Votes, Bevin Makes Vague Claims Of Voter Fraud

As of Wednesday, the number of election complaints reported to the state was on par with those made during the 2015 election.

By Ryland Barton and Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 6
Kentucky Politics
Down 5,000 Votes, Bevin Makes Vague Claims Of Voter Fraud
Ryland Barton and Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 6
Kentucky Politics

Beshear Begins Building Administration, Despite Lack Of Bevin Concession

Andy Beshear is turning his attention towards setting up a new administration after vote totals showed him winning the race for governor.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 6
Kentucky Politics
Beshear Begins Building Administration
Ryland Barton
Nov 4
Kentucky Politics

Trump Makes Last-Minute Pitch For Bevin In Lexington

President Trump lent a hand to Gov. Matt Bevin’s reelection effort on Monday, headlining a rally hours before Kentuckians head to the polls.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 4
Kentucky Politics
Trump Makes Last-Minute Pitch For Bevin In Lexington
Ryland Barton
Oct 31
Kentucky Politics

Ky. Supreme Court Dismisses Gay Pride T-Shirt Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Lexington T-shirt maker Hands On Originals, which refused to print T-shirts for a 2012 gay pride parade on religious grounds.

By Ryland Barton
Oct 31
Kentucky Politics
Ky. Supreme Court Dismisses Gay Pride T-Shirt Case
Ryland Barton
Oct 29
Kentucky Politics

Beshear And Bevin Talk Bridges, Guns And Casinos In Final Debate

Gov. Bevin and Attorney General Beshear made their final pitches ahead of next week’s election before a packed crowd at Northern Ky. University.

By Ryland Barton
Oct 29
Kentucky Politics
Beshear And Bevin Talk Bridges, Guns And Casinos In Final Debate
Ryland Barton
Oct 28
Kentucky Politics

Beshear And Bevin Bicker Their Way Through KET Debate

Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear squared off in the second-to-last gubernatorial debate before Election Day November 5.

By Ryland Barton
Oct 28
Kentucky Politics
Beshear And Bevin Bicker Their Way Through KET Debate
Ryland Barton
Oct 28
Kentucky Politics

Part Of Delayed KentuckyWired Broadband Network Finally Going Live

Parts of KentuckyWired were supposed to go live in 2016, but the state has had trouble obtaining right-of-way agreements and permissions to hang fiber-optic cable from privately-owned telephone poles.

By Ryland Barton
Oct 28
Kentucky Politics
Part Of Delayed KentuckyWired Broadband Network Finally Going Live
Ryland Barton
Oct 26
Kentucky Politics

During Debate, Bevin Denies Linking Casino Gambling To Suicide

In a radio interview in July, Gov. Bevin claimed that “every night somewhere in America” someone dies by suicide in a casino.

By Ryland Barton
Oct 26
Kentucky Politics
During Debate, Bevin Denies Linking Casino Gambling To Suicide
Ryland Barton
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