Tag: Campaign
McConnell on 2020 Senate reelection bid: Touting leadership
Setting likely themes for his 2020 reelection bid, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says his leadership role allows Kentucky to “punch above its weight” in national politics.
Beshear knocks on 1,000,000th door for campaign
Democratic governor candidate, Andy Beshear knocked on his 1,000,000th door in Paducah Monday morning.
Beshear promises busy first week if elected
The latest on campaigning by Kentucky's candidates for governor.
Politico: Pres. and VP to campaign for Gov. Matt Bevin
The White House is planning an 11th-hour push to stave off an embarrassing defeat for the Republican governor of Kentucky, with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence expected to make separate trips to the state in the runup to the Nov. 5 election.
McConnell releases campaign ad about impeachment inquiry
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has released a social media campaign ad in which he vows to stop any Democratic push for impeachment in the Republican-led Senate.
Bevin-Beshear competition extends to fundraising
Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic challenger Andy Beshear has spread to the size of their campaign bank accounts.
Kentucky candidates focus on abortion, gambling
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic challenger Andy Beshear have returned to familiar themes - abortion and gambling - as they compete to set the tone of their campaign.
Trial nears end for father of former McConnell rival
A monthlong trial in Kentucky is nearing its conclusion for Democratic stalwart Jerry Lundergan.
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to speak in Louisville
Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Kentucky on Sunday.
“School’s Open Drive Carefully” campaign underway
A new campaign reminds motorists to slow down and be aware as children head back to school.
Trump to headline fundraiser for Kentucky governor
President Trump to campaign for Governor Bevin and speak at AMVETS convention in Louisville on August 21.
Ky. Dept. of Education’s new website recruits new teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education has launched a new campaign and website to recruit and encourage potential teachers.
New campaign and website to recruit teachers amid shortage
Citing both a national and statewide teacher shortage, Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis announced a new campaign and website to recruit.
Amy McGrath’s campaign raises a record-breaking $2.5 million in one day
Her campaign says it is the most money raised in the first day by a candidate in a U.S. senate race.
Bevin’s loan boosts his reelection campaign effort
Gov. Matt Bevin's latest campaign-finance report shows the Republican loaned $2 million to his reelection campaign just before last month's primary election.
FCPS employees donate nearly $37,000 to United Way
Employees of Fayette County Public Schools have contributed more than $36,800 through the district’s 2018-19 United Way giving campaign.
Politicians look to make hay at Kentucky Derby
In some sections of the famed track, another type of horse race will have politicians vying for attention and perhaps cash to support their campaigns.
Bevin looks to overcome battles to win another term
Just weeks away from a primary election, Governor Matt Bevin is testing his standing with fellow Republicans.
Democrat Beshear defends federal health care law in TV ad
The first ad of his campaign for governor debuts Tuesday.
Biden defends his interactions with women
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday defended his interactions with women, saying he doesn’t believe he’s ever acted inappropriately. But a Nevada politician’s assertion that Biden’s kiss on the back of her head made her feel uncomfortable prompted some Democrats to question whether the 76-year-old is too out of step with his own party to run a successful 2020 presidential campaign.
