Jun 5 Politics Former Secretary Of State Grayson Says He’d Like To Return To Politics Grayson will step down soon as president of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, but will remain there for several months in an advisory role. By Rick Howlett and Bill Burton Jun 5 Politics Former Sec. Of State Grayson Says He’d Like To Return To Politics Rick Howlett and Bill Burton
Apr 18 Local News Grayson: Beshear and Williams Are Embarrassing Kentucky Former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson criticized both Governor Steve Beshear and state Senate President David Williams, saying their ongoing rivalry is embarrassing the commonwealth. “It’s a continuation of the last several years of the governor not being able to develop strong positive relationships with not just the Republican-controlled Senate, but also the Democratic-controlled […] By WFPL News Apr 18 Local News Grayson: Beshear and Williams Are Embarrassing Kentucky WFPL News
Oct 10 Local News Grayson Predicts Blowout in Governor’s Race Former Secretary of State Trey Grayson predicts fellow Republican David Williams will lose the Kentucky 2011 gubernatorial race by a landslide. Polls show Democratic incumbent Steve Beshear with a commanding 31-point lead over Williams, who has optimistically predicted a comeback despite political observers declaring the race all but over. Grayson stepped down as secretary of […] By WFPL News Oct 10 Local News Grayson Predicts Blowout in Governor’s Race WFPL News
Aug 18 Local News P’Pool Touts Two Supporters While Conway Asks for Cash Republican attorney general candidate Todd P’Pool announced Thursday that former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson and former University of Kentucky basketball player Travis Ford will headline a fundraiser for him in October. Grayson served as Kentucky Secretary of State from 2003 to 2011, before taking a position in January as the Director of the […] By WFPL News Aug 18 Local News P’Pool Touts Two Supporters While Conway Asks for Cash WFPL News
May 4 Local News Washington Post Says Farmer Becoming Liability The campaign woes continue for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, who is featured in a Washington Post story for being a drag on the gubernatorial ticket with state Senate President David Williams, R-Burkseville, in the upcoming Republican primary. Going over Farmer’s campaign troubles, (here, here, here and here) the piece quotes state political observers who […] By WFPL News May 4 Local News Washington Post Says Farmer Becoming Liability WFPL News
Jan 31 Local News Grayson Starts Work At Harvard, Says Return To Politics Is Possible Former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson starts his new job Monday as director of Harvard University's Institute of Politics. Grayson moved to Massachusetts over the weekend, but he says he will maintain a presence in Kentucky, and he won't change his voter registration. By Gabe Bullard Jan 31 Local News Grayson Starts Work At Harvard, Says Return To Politics Is Possible Gabe Bullard
Jan 26 Local News Kentucky Primary Races Set The filing deadline for public office in Kentucky has officially passed, confirming the lineup for this year's statewide races. The primary is May 17th. Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh looks at the candidates who qualified on time, and some who didn’t. By Tony McVeigh Jan 26 Local News Kentucky Primary Races Set Tony McVeigh
Jan 25 Local News Filing Deadline Passes, Three Republicans And One Democrat Running For Governor Governor Steve Beshear escaped without Democratic primary opposition, but three Republicans want his job – Senate President David Williams, Louisville businessman Phil Moffett and Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw. By Tony McVeigh Jan 25 Local News Filing Deadline Passes, Three Republicans And One Democrat Running For Governor Tony McVeigh
Jan 24 Local News Panel Discusses Past, Present Of Intense Political Rhetoric Congressman John Yarmuth, outgoing Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson and political science professor Jasmine Farrier sat on the panel. Farrier said many people seem to have historical amnesia when decrying the intense and sometimes violent rhetoric in Congress and in the media. By Gabe Bullard Jan 24 Local News Panel Discusses Past, Present Of Intense Political Rhetoric Gabe Bullard
Dec 9 Local News Party Affiliation Must Be Changed This Year To Vote In 2011 Primary Kentucky is a closed primary state, which means voters cannot cross party lines to vote for a candidate outside their party. The primary is May 17th, but if voters want to change their affiliation before the primary, they must do so by December 31st. By Tony McVeigh Dec 9 Local News Party Affiliation Must Be Changed This Year To Vote In 2011 Primary Tony McVeigh
May 22 Local News Paul, Grayson, McConnell Attend Unity Rally A Republican Party of Kentucky unity rally in Frankfort Saturday drew several hundred of the party faithful, and a small group of protestors. By Gabe Bullard May 22 Local News Paul, Grayson, McConnell Attend Unity Rally Gabe Bullard
May 18 Next Louisville Kentucky Primary Analysis On Wednesday we'll be looking back at the campaigns and the primary to talk about who won, who lost and what's next. For Louisville Metro Mayor in the fall it will be a race between Greg Fischer, Hal Heiner and who knows how many independents. We know incumbent John Yarmuth will face Todd Lally for 3rd District US Congressman. It's Rand Paul on the Republican side of the US Senate race, and Jack Conway for the Democrats. Join us with your election stories.You can also track the statewide results at this cool site from the Kentucky State Board of Elections. Listen to the Show By Robin Fisher May 18 Next Louisville Kentucky Primary Analysis Robin Fisher
May 14 Local News Kentucky GOP Senate Race Draws Attention By Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio It’s rare for Kentucky politics to draw international attentlon, but the BBC is among news outlets covering the state’s U.S. Senate race. Last July, after struggling to raise money, U.S. Senator Jim Bunning ended speculation over his bid for a third term by withdrawing from the campaign. His departure […] By Todd Mundt May 14 Local News Kentucky GOP Senate Race Draws Attention Todd Mundt
Nov 2 Local News Secretary Of State's Office Prepares To Fight Fraud Kentucky election officials say they will be prepared to fight voter fraud in Tuesday’s election. By Gabe Bullard Nov 2 Local News Secretary Of State's Office Prepares To Fight Fraud Gabe Bullard
Oct 31 Local News Secretary Of State Fighting Election Rumors With election day nearing, the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office says rumors about voting procedure have been running rampant. By Gabe Bullard Oct 31 Local News Secretary Of State Fighting Election Rumors Gabe Bullard