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via wfpl.org3h agoFloyd County candidate ‘exploring legal options’ after incomplete ballot issue
Democrat Ellen Morrison Kelley narrowly lost the Floyd County Commissioners District 1 race to Republican incumbent Al Knable.
Democrat Ellen Morrison Kelley narrowly lost the Floyd County Commissioners District 1 race to Republican incumbent Al Knable.
via wfpl.org9h agoThe South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
via wfpl.org14h ago6 books you won't want to miss in November
This month's books we're noting, from authors including Daisy Johnson and Louise Kennedy, tell stories of star-crossed romance, hard-won redemption and high-stakes struggle.
This month's books we're noting, from authors including Daisy Johnson and Louise Kennedy, tell stories of star-crossed romance, hard-won redemption and high-stakes struggle.
via wfpl.org1d agoDemocrat unseats Republican incumbent in Clark County judge’s race
Andrea Wasson Stemle will be the next judge in Clark County Circuit Court 3.
Andrea Wasson Stemle will be the next judge in Clark County Circuit Court 3.
via wfpl.org1d agoDemocrat Michele Henry wins Indiana House District 72
Civil and workers’ rights attorney Michele Henry will represent a district covering most of Floyd County in Indiana’s House of Representatives.
Civil and workers’ rights attorney Michele Henry will represent a district covering most of Floyd County in Indiana’s House of Representatives.
via wfpl.org1d agoLongtime KET host Renee Shaw named network's new CEO
After being one of the most recognizable faces on KET’s air, Renee Shaw will step in to lead the network.
After being one of the most recognizable faces on KET’s air, Renee Shaw will step in to lead the network.
via wfpl.org1d agoLISTEN: In Louisville, no shifts in local power dynamics
The Louisville mayor won reelection, and the Metro Council’s party balance didn’t budge.
The Louisville mayor won reelection, and the Metro Council’s party balance didn’t budge.
via wfpl.org23h agoA year after UPS plane crash, South End business owners struggle to stay afloat
Near the site of the fatal UPS plane crash in Louisville, some of the area is still closed to vehicular traffic. Business owners there have struggled to pick up the pieces.
Near the site of the fatal UPS plane crash in Louisville, some of the area is still closed to vehicular traffic. Business owners there have struggled to pick up the pieces.
via wfpl.org2d agoLouisville Metro Council Democrats hang on to narrow majority
The Louisville Metro Council elections on Tuesday were overall a wash, leaving Democrats with a narrow, one-vote majority for another two years.
The Louisville Metro Council elections on Tuesday were overall a wash, leaving Democrats with a narrow, one-vote majority for another two years.
via wfpl.org1d agoThe ‘blue wave’ extends to Frankfort, as Kentucky Democrats make gains in legislature
Republicans will still hold a dominant supermajority in Frankfort next year, but Kentucky Democrats were able to knock off nine GOP incumbents in suburban legislative districts.
Republicans will still hold a dominant supermajority in Frankfort next year, but Kentucky Democrats were able to knock off nine GOP incumbents in suburban legislative districts.
via wfpl.org2d agoFormer Jeffersonville Police Chief Deeringer wins Clark County sheriff
Democrat Tim Deeringer, a veteran law enforcement officer, is the first Democrat to be elected sheriff of Clark County in more than a decade.
Democrat Tim Deeringer, a veteran law enforcement officer, is the first Democrat to be elected sheriff of Clark County in more than a decade.
via wfpl.org2d agoLucy VanMeter wins Kentucky Court of Appeals race, beating Beshear-backed incumbent
Lucy VanMeter defeated incumbent Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan, overcoming intervention in the race by Gov. Andy Beshear.
Lucy VanMeter defeated incumbent Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan, overcoming intervention in the race by Gov. Andy Beshear.
via wfpl.org1d agoGreenberg claims victory over progressive opponent in Louisville mayoral race
Louisville Metro Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright conceded the mayoral race to incumbent Craig Greenberg.
Louisville Metro Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright conceded the mayoral race to incumbent Craig Greenberg.
via wfpl.org7h agoBlue wave? Democrat Zach Dembo flips Kentucky US House seat in Trump +15 district
In a surprising upset, Democrat Zach Dembo beat Republican Ralph Alvarado to flip a U.S. House seat on election night.
In a surprising upset, Democrat Zach Dembo beat Republican Ralph Alvarado to flip a U.S. House seat on election night.
via wfpl.org2d agoAndy Barr wins against Booker, to replace Mitch McConnell as Kentucky’s new US senator
GOP Congressman Andy Barr beat Democrat Charles Booker to become Kentucky’s junior U.S. senator as Sen. Mitch McConnell’s 42-year career comes to an end.
GOP Congressman Andy Barr beat Democrat Charles Booker to become Kentucky’s junior U.S. senator as Sen. Mitch McConnell’s 42-year career comes to an end.
via wfpl.org2d agoKentucky voters amend constitution to limit governor’s pardon power
Voters approved a ballot measure to amend Kentucky’s constitution, limiting the clemency powers of governors in the final three months of their term.
Voters approved a ballot measure to amend Kentucky’s constitution, limiting the clemency powers of governors in the final three months of their term.
via wfpl.org2d agoSee supporters for a school board candidate outside the polls? They might be paid to be there.
The Jefferson County Teachers Association is paying members $700 a day to hold signs for union-endorsed candidates.
The Jefferson County Teachers Association is paying members $700 a day to hold signs for union-endorsed candidates.