This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Despite the stodgy title, the Kentucky auditor of public accounts holds one of the most important jobs in the commonwealth. The auditor of public accounts is an elected constitutional officer that is responsible for conducting audits of the state’s government […]
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Here’s how to vote early or absentee in Kentucky
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been some changes to the way early voting works in Kentucky. Here’s what to know if you’re not planning to vote in person on May 16. Absentee Voting Any resident from any county who wishes to vote using an absentee ballot can request a ballot by visiting govote.ky.gov and […]
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A guide to the 2023 Kentucky Primary Election
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. While much of the country is focusing on who will or won’t run for president in 2024, Kentuckians are gearing up for the 2023 primary. Ours is one of a handful of states that hold off-year elections. Only three states […]
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What is a state treasurer, what do they do and who is running?
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Who oversees state funds and spending within the state of Kentucky? What are the day-to-day responsibilities as treasurer? Kentucky’s treasurer could be most closely compared to the state’s CFO, said Ryan Salzman, an associate political science professor at Northern Kentucky […]
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Kentucky Primary Election
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Kentucky’s primary elections are coming up quick and LINK nky wants everyone to be armed with all the information they can to make the decision that’s best for them at the polls. In addition to governor, Kentuckians will vote on lieutenant […]
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Who is running for Kentucky’s secretary of state, and what do they do?
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. When former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that President Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, the move placed a greater emphasis on the integrity of elections in the U.S. In each state, the secretary of state serves as the chief […]
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What do governors do, how much power do they have and who is running?
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. It’s possible many Kentuckians didn’t think about the power a governor has until Gov. Andy Beshear told residents of the commonwealth when and where they had to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every four years, Kentucky holds a gubernatorial […]
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Did you know the commissioner of agriculture is in charge of gas pumps? Neither did we
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. The Kentucky commissioner of agriculture is an elected state executive position tasked with protecting and promoting the state’s farming industry. Those elected serve for four years and are limited to two terms. “As commissioner of agriculture I helped expand markets […]
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Voting on Election Day in 2023
Election Day is May 16, but Northern Kentucky voters have a handful of ways to vote, including expanded early voting and absentee access. Still, many in the region prefer to vote in person on the day of the election. There are 121 standard, in-person polling places in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties for the 2023 […]
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Kelly Craft calls on Washington ally Ted Cruz to help campaign
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will appear with Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft in two get-out-the-vote rallies on May 13. Craft, who trails frontrunner Attorney General Daniel Cameron by six points in the polls, is looking to bolster her campaign ahead of the May 16 primary. Craft gained significant ground on Cameron after she gave […]
