Tag Archives: kentucky politics

Kansas Treasurer Now Nation’s Youngest Statewide Elected Official

By John Celock Kentucky’s control over the youngest statewide elected officials in the country is coming to an end, as…  Read More >


Two Legislative Leaders Lose Posts In Sex Scandals

By John Celock Powerful state lawmakers in Kentucky and Florida have lost their posts amid accusations of sexual harassment and…  Read More >


Marine Pilot Announces In Kentucky Congressional Race

By John Celock One of the first female Marines in fly in combat has kicked off her campaign to unseat…  Read More >


Who Is America’s Youngest Statewide Elected Official

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles (obtained from Kentucky Department of Agriculture website) By John Celock Last week’s election ushered in…  Read More >


Matt Bevin Sworn-In As Governor of Kentucky

By John Celock Capping an unlikely rise to the pinnacle of state politics, Republican Matt Bevin became Kentucky’s 62nd governor…  Read More >


Kentucky: Toughened Laws, but Yawning Gaps in Oversight Remain

Editor’s Note: This story was provided by the Center for Public Integrity as part of the Center’s State Integrity Investigation….  Read More >


Republicans Pick-Up Governor’s Seat

By John Celock Republicans picked up a governorship in Kentucky Tuesday night, while Democrats picked up a competitive bid for…  Read More >


Republicans Lead In Kentucky

By John Celock Kentucky Democrats’ traditional dominance of the state’s constitutional offices could be jeopardy this year, according to a…  Read More >


Young Politicians Advance In Kentucky

By John Celock Kentucky voters are setting the stage to have youth on their statewide ballot this November, with five…  Read More >