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Beshear, Cameron face-off seen as referendum on culture wars in Kentucky
Former President Donald Trump helped deliver the Republican nomination for governor to Attorney General Daniel Cameron, but it’s unclear if the Trump effect will help in his efforts to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Cameron, whose campaign has been built on his record as attorney general and his conservative values, defeated 11 opponents in […]
Cameron bests crowded GOP field to be gubernatorial nominee; will face Beshear in November
Boosted by an endorsement from former president Donald Trump, Attorney General Daniel Cameron beat back challenges from GOP mega-donor Kelly Craft and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles on Tuesday to win the GOP nomination for governor. The attorney general, who was elected to his role in 2019 and has been heralded as a rising GOP star, […]
Early voting numbers down as Kentuckians prepare to vote on Tuesday
More than 70,000 Kentuckians participated in no-excuse early voting last week. Unofficial results from the State Board of Elections show the total number of absentee and early voters is almost 89,000. No-excuse in-person early voting was held across the state Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week. Excused early voting was held earlier this month. Of […]
Republican gubernatorial candidates make final-hour plea to voters during flurry of campaign stops
This story has been updated. With a flurry of campaign stops and efforts to showcase high-profile endorsements, Republican candidates for governor are working down to the wire to make their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Turnout on Tuesday is expected to be as low as 10%. Early in-person voting began last […]
Kentucky’s primary election is Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know before you go to the polls
The primary election in Kentucky is Tuesday, May 16. Statewide, voters will choose party nominees for the general election.? On Tuesday polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Kentucky is split between Eastern and Central Daylight time zones.? Most voters’ ballots will only have elections for constitutional officers: governor,?attorney general, […]
What the candidates are saying less than a week before Kentuckians narrow the field for governor
Next week, Kentucky voters will decide what the November election will look like.? Twelve Republicans will be on the ballot for governor after a primary campaign that has sparked attack ads and heated debates — and raised questions about whether Republicans can unite behind their eventual nominee this fall.? As of Tuesday morning, Medium Buying […]
Craft has loaned her campaign almost $9.3 million
Republican Kelly Craft has put almost $9.3 million into her quest to become Kentucky’s governor, according to her latest campaign finance disclosure. Craft, a former ambassador to the United Nations, loaned her campaign $2.25 million during the April 17-May 1 reporting period. That came on top of a $7 million loan from Craft to her […]
Judge dismisses residency challenge against Kelly Craft
A Lexington? judge dismissed a residency challenge filed against Republican governor candidate Kelly Craft on Thursday.? The lawsuit was filed against the former United Nations ambassador by another Republican candidate, suspended Northern Kentucky attorney Eric Deters.? According to court documents, Fayette Circuit Judge Lucy A. VanMeter dismissed the lawsuit after Craft produced records proving her […]
After fierce primary battle, can Kentucky Republicans rally behind their governor nominee??
Two weeks away from Kentucky’s primary election, some Republicans are looking toward a path for unity in November.? Monday night’s KET debate showcased tensions between the top two Republican governor candidates — Attorney General Daniel Cameron and former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft. It was the first time the two appeared together in a debate […]
Craft and Cameron bring out the boxing gloves for KET debate
LEXINGTON — The two Republican frontrunners in Kentucky’s governor’s race finally appeared on the same debate stage Monday, launching attacks at each other during a fiery KET debate. Monday night marked the first time that Attorney General Daniel Cameron and former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft appeared in a debate together. A recent FOX 56/Emerson […]
With GOP frontrunners missing, governor candidates take Northern Kentucky debate stage
COVINGTON — Seven of the dozen Republicans running for governor took part in a two-night debate in Northern Kentucky this week.? Four candidates faced off in a debate Wednesday night. Three of the candidates — Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles and State Auditor Mike Harmon — have appeared alongside each other in […]
Republican frontrunners Cameron, Craft skipping two-night Northern Kentucky debate
All 12 Republicans seeking to become their party’s nominee in the Kentucky governor race were invited to a two-night debate in Northern Kentucky. However, only eight will take the stage.? The events, which start at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington, is hosted by the Kenton County Republican […]