Jan 26 Local News In Depth: Statewide Races Set For May Primary There are seven statewide offices on the ballot this year - Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer and Commissioner of Agriculture. By Tony McVeigh Jan 26 Local News In Depth: Statewide Races Set For May Primary Tony McVeigh
Jan 7 Local News Grayson Resigns To Accept Harvard Post Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker to replace Grayson. By Rick Howlett Jan 7 Local News Grayson Resigns To Accept Harvard Post Rick Howlett
Nov 1 Local News Grayson: Election Officials Prepared For Tuesday’s Balloting Polls open at 6:00 am local time Tuesday and close at 6:00pm. By Tony McVeigh Nov 1 Local News Grayson: Election Officials Prepared For Tuesday’s Balloting Tony McVeigh
Oct 27 Local News Grayson Predicts 48% Election Day Turnout In Kentucky Turnout in Kentucky was around 48 percent in 1998 and 2002, and those too were non-presidential election years with U.S. Senate races on the ballot. Turnout for the 2008 presidential election in Kentucky was 64 percent. By Tony McVeigh Oct 27 Local News Grayson Predicts 48% Election Day Turnout In Kentucky Tony McVeigh
May 18 Local News Grayson Urges Supporters To Back Rand Paul By Rick Howlett Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson is urging his supporters to rally behind Rand Paul in the general election campaign. Paul, a Bowling Green eye doctor and member of the Tea Party movement, defeated Grayson in the Republican primary for the seat being vacated by Jim Bunning. In his concession speech aired live […] By Rick Howlett May 18 Local News Grayson Urges Supporters To Back Rand Paul Rick Howlett
May 13 Local News GOP Senate Race Under Bright Spotlight It’s rare for Kentucky politics to draw international attentlon, but the BBC in London is among news outlets covering the state’s U.S. Senate race. It's the Republican primary that's drawing the most attention. By Rick Howlett May 13 Local News GOP Senate Race Under Bright Spotlight Rick Howlett
Jan 29 Local News Rep. Ron Paul To Raise Funds For Son In Louisville From Lisa Autry, Kentucky Public Radio/WKYU, Bowling Green U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul will get some help from his father this weekend. Texas Congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul will headline a fundraiser Saturday in Louisville. Rand Paul, a Bowling Green eye doctor, says this will likely be his father’s only trip to Kentucky […] By Rick Howlett Jan 29 Local News Rep. Ron Paul To Raise Funds For Son In Louisville Rick Howlett
Jan 14 Local News Grayson Files For U.S. Senate Seat Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson has officially kicked off his campaign for the seat now held by U-S Senator Jim Bunning, who’s not seeking re-election. The Fort Mitchell Republican signed qualifying papers and paid the filing fee at the State Capitol Thursday and then met with reporters. “I’m running for U-S Senate because I […] By Rick Howlett Jan 14 Local News Grayson Files For U.S. Senate Seat Rick Howlett
Jul 13 Local News Grayson Set To Lead National Group Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson is taking on new responsibilities. On Sunday, he becomes the new president of the National Association of Secretaries of State in Washington. Grayson, who was first elected secretary of state in 2003 and was re-elected in 2007, says he has been involved with the national association since taking office. […] By Rick Howlett Jul 13 Local News Grayson Set To Lead National Group Rick Howlett
Jul 8 Local News Rand Paul To Make Decision Soon On Senate Run Thanks to Dan Conti, Kentucky Public Radio/WMKY, Morehead Bowling Green eye surgeon Rand Paul says he’ll decide before August 20 if he’ll enter the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2010, regardless of whether incumbent Republican Jim Bunning remains a candidate for re-election. “I have publicly said that I do not wish to run against […] By Rick Howlett Jul 8 Local News Rand Paul To Make Decision Soon On Senate Run Rick Howlett
May 11 Community Senate Race Dominates GOP Lincoln Dinner The 2010 U.S. Senate race was the topic du jour Saturday night at this year's GOP Lincoln Dinner at the Galt House in Louisville. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has details. By Rick Howlett May 11 Community Senate Race Dominates GOP Lincoln Dinner Rick Howlett
May 8 Local News Bunning, McConnell To Attend Louisville GOP Dinner Kentucky Republicans will gather Saturday evening in Louisville for the annual GOP State Lincoln Day Dinner. This year’s event is getting increased attention because of the unfolding drama of the 2010 U.S. Senate race. There’s been speculation that incumbent Jim Bunning will use the occasion to announce his retirement and pass the baton to his […] By Rick Howlett May 8 Local News Bunning, McConnell To Attend Louisville GOP Dinner Rick Howlett
Apr 30 Local News Bunning To Retire? Kentucky Secretary of State Tray Greyson has announced that he has formed a committee to explore a possible run for the U.S. Senate next year. Such a move allows candidates to raise money and enlist support for a potential election bid. The Senate seat is currently held by Grayson’s political mentor, Republican Jim Bunning. Grayson […] By Rick Howlett Apr 30 Local News Bunning To Retire? Rick Howlett
Oct 21 Local News Officials Prepared To Combat Voter Fraud From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh Two of Kentucky’s constitutional officers are teaming up to prevent voter fraud in the November 4th presidential election. Secretary of State Trey Grayson wants to clear-up three things about the upcoming election: You cannot videotape yourself voting, the presidential race is included in a straight ticket vote, and yes, […] By Rick Howlett Oct 21 Local News Officials Prepared To Combat Voter Fraud Rick Howlett