2012 Elections

Three Kentucky Agencies Probe Requests for Political Contributions

Associated Press — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:32:57 +0000

A published report says three agencies are investigating allegations that a former state official pressured workers to contribute to the re-election campaign of Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear. The Courier-Journal reports the FBI, the state attorney general's office and the Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission have interviewed current or former employees of the Department of Juvenile Justice about calls made in 2010 by former deputy secretary Charles Geveden.

Democrats Keep Kentucky House, But Become a 2014 Target

Kenny Colston — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:04:35 +0000

Kentucky Democrats successfully defended their control of the state House -- but they're now stranded on a political island. It appears that Republicans will take control of the Arkansas House of Representatives, leaving Kentucky as the only southern state with a Democratic-controlled House.

Two Candidates in Our Listening Area Ask for Recounts Following Close Losses

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:29:28 +0000

A longtime member of the Kentucky Senate and a political newcomer running for the state House aren't conceding after Tuesday's election results showed them trailing their opponents by slim margins. Democratic Sen. Joey Pendleton of Hopkinsville said Wednesday he will request a recanvass of votes. He trailed Republican challenger Whitney Westerfield by 297 votes out of 36,617 cast.

Opponents of Expanded Gaming in Kentucky Claim Election Victories

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:25:11 +0000

Anti-gambling forces were heartened by an election that ousted a handful of legislative incumbents who had voted for failed casino and slots bills in recent years.

Conway: Kentucky Democrats Suffer No Long-Term Damage After Ben Chandler Loss

Kenny Colston — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:03:35 +0000

Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler's defeat in his re-election bid Tuesday won't hinder the Kentucky Democratic Party in future years, a party leader said. But Attorney General Jack Conway also said he’s upset that Kentucky will have only one Democratic congressman for the next two years: Rep. John Yarmuth in the Third District.