Down-ballot races for Ky. agriculture commissioner, treasurer and auditor take shape after primary election

Louisville Public Media While the hotly contested Republican primary for governor took center stage Tuesday, voters also selected candidates for Kentucky’s other statewide offices. Republicans elected to stick with Secretary of State Michael Adams despite challenges from election deniers. He’ll face former Democratic state Rep. Buddy Wheatley in the general election. Also trailing the marquee race, Democrats and…

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What does Kentucky’s governor’s race hold? Tuesday night’s speeches offered more than a hint.

WUKY | By Josh James Kentucky Republican voters selected Attorney General Daniel Cameron to face incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear Tuesday. The candidate’s victory and concession speeches offered a preview of the campaigns to come. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles and former Ambassador Kelly Craft both called on supporters to rally around the new nominee, while Cameron…

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Beshear appoints Gerina Whethers to vacant Commonwealth’s Attorney post

BY BRYCE SHREVE | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Wednesday appointed Louisville native Gerina Whethers as the new Commonwealth’s Attorney for Jefferson County. What You Need To Know Gerina Whethers is the new Commonwealth’s Attorney for Jefferson County Whethers’ appointment follows the untimely passing of Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine She…

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Ky. Rep. Lamin Swann dies following hospitalization

Louisville Public Media | By Roberto Roldan Democratic state Rep. Lamin Swann of Lexington died Sunday following a medical emergency last week, according to his family. In a statement, Swann’s mother, Pamela Dixon, said she was struggling to describe “the grief and impossible loss” she experienced “after saying good-bye earlier today.” “Beyond our faith, what comforts…

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Would her family’s financial stake in the coal industry affect Craft’s actions as Kentucky governor?

By Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Ethics expert says GOP hopeful would ‘absolutely’ have a conflict of interest. It’s ‘for the people to decide’ if there’s a problem, says a former Kentucky governor. As the two have vied for the GOP nomination for Kentucky governor, Kelly Craft has frequently attacked Daniel Cameron because as attorney general he supported closing a coal-fired power…

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