Tag: Republican
UPDATE: ‘Love’ rally seeks to counter ‘hate’ from Sunday
Elected leaders on both sides of the aisle are speaking out after protesters hung a mannequin of the governor from a tree Sunday in Frankfort.
State rep. candidate pleads guilty to DUI, will remain in race
A candidate for the state Legislature in the June 23 primary has pleaded guilty to DUI and plans to remain in the race.
State representative from London arrested for DUI
First-term Republican State Representative Derek Lewis, of London, was arrested early Thursday on a DUI charge, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Lawmakers override Beshear’s line-item budget vetoes
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have pushed aside the Democratic governor's line-item vetoes of state spending bills.
Secretary of State Michael Adams critical of governor’s line-item veto
Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams on Monday was highly critical of Democratic Governor Andy Beshear's line-item veto of emergency election legislation.
Rand Paul tests negative for coronavirus
Two weeks after testing positive, Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says he has recovered from the coronavirus.
McGrath tops McConnell in fund raising
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has raised nearly $7.5 million in the first three months of 2020.
Kentucky hits record number of registered voters
Secretary of State Michael G. Adams says a record total of 3,462,152 Kentuckians are registered to vote.
Rep. Stan Lee decides not to seek re-election
Conservative Republican State Representative Stan Lee, of Lexington, withdrew from the 2020 election on Friday, ending a nearly two decade tenure in the legislature.
GOP files complaint against possible McConnell challenger
The Republican Party of Kentucky has filed a complaint against a radio host.
Kentucky Republican pre-files legislation that would ban sanctuary cities
A Republican state representative has pre-filed legislation that would ban sanctuary cities in Kentucky.
Republican leaders speak at annual Lincoln Dinner
The Kentucky Republican Party held their annual Lincoln Dinner Saturday night.
Kentucky Republican blocks disaster aid in House
Another conservative Republican has once again blocked efforts by House leaders to speed a $19 billion disaster aid bill to President Donald Trump's desk.
Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio as 2020 campaign nears
President Donald Trump is returning to the state that foretold his 2016 victory and serves as the linchpin of his re-election effort.
Kentucky GOP lawmakers order recount in House election
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have ordered a recount of a state House election in which the Republican candidate lost by one vote.
Another Republican joins Kentucky’s governor’s race
William E. Woods has announced he is running for governor of Kentucky.
Kentucky panel sets hearing for one-vote election challenge
Kentucky lawmakers have scheduled a hearing later this month to decide what to do about a former Republican lawmaker.
Deadline to change party affiliation December 31
The deadline to change your political party affiliation and still vote in next year's Primary is the end of this month.
Immense victory for supporters of Pension Bill
Republican legislators celebrate huge victory for pension bill.
GOP supermajority in Kentucky hinges on outcome of 6 races
Republican hopes of maintaining a supermajority in the state House of Representatives hinge on the outcomes of six races that are still too close to call. The races include a district in western Kentucky where the candidates are separated by just one vote.
