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Kentucky politics news from @heraldleader journalists John Cheves (JC), @TessaDuvall (TD), @AcquistoA (AA) & @HannahPinski (HP).

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Mitch McConnell: Trump is coddling Vladimir Putin by pressuring Ukraine to submit to the Russian invasion. Trump will fail, and Americans understand why. wsj.com/opinion/coddling-put…

Opinion | Coddling Putin Won’t Bring Peace to Ukraine

Trump’s obeisance to the Kremlin also imperils his legislative agenda in the lame-duck Congress.

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Hey Lexington voters, you're going to see several questions on the Nov. 3 ballot about how your city council operates, including whether council members should be paid like it's a full-time professional job. kentucky.com/opinion/article…

Your neighbors spent a month rethinking Lexington’s government. It’s your turn to weigh in | Opinion

Opinion: Thirty Lexington residents studied the city charter and proposed three ballot amendments on pay, accountability, and review. Now it’s time for the rest of the city to decide on Nov. 3.

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As Trump slips to record lows in the polls, Ralph Alvarado distances himself from the president in Kentucky House debate with Zach Dembo. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Alvarado distances himself from Trump on Iran war, tariffs in KY House debate with Dembo

Republican Ralph Alvarado, who had staunchly supported Trump on Iran and tariffs, moved away from president during FOX 56 debate Thursday.

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Ryan Dotson’s campaign for Congress left Kentucky House District 73 open. Who’s running? kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Ryan Dotson’s run for Congress leaves Kentucky District 73 open. Who’s running.

Here’s what Chelsea Kirk and Daniel Konstantopoulos are prioritizing as they campaign.

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GOP state representative in Central Kentucky has no Democratic challenger. But an independent is on the ballot. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

GOP rep. in Central KY has no Democratic challenger. But an independent is on the ballot

State Rep. Vanessa Grossl’s Democratic challenger was disqualified from the ballot in May. She soon drew an independent challenger instead.

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Fact check: GOP attack ad links Zach Dembo to Jeffrey Epstein. Is it accurate? kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Fact check: GOP attack ad links Zach Dembo to Jeffrey Epstein. Is it accurate?

What to know about the allegations against Zach Dembo in a recent attack ad, and how money from people tied to Epstein has flowed to both parties in the race.

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Turning Point USA is facing pushback from students at Berea College, a Kentucky institution that has long advocated for diversity and inclusion of all. kentucky.com/news/local/educ…

Turning Point faces backlash from Berea students. Will the college allow a chapter?

Berea College officials responded after students took a stance on whether the conservative group should be allowed on campus.

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State Rep. Matt Lockett, a Republican, will face Democratic challenger Ryan Stanford on Nov. 3. KY House District 39 covers parts of Fayette and Jessamine counties. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Education a priority in this Central Kentucky House district. Where the candidates stand

The candidates are split on their stances around charter school funding in Kentucky.

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Money from a county’s general fund may be used to employ and station school resource officers at both public and private schools, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office said. kentucky.com/news/local/educ…

KY AG: County money may be used for resource officers at public, private schools

Kentucky courts have repeatedly upheld the use of public funds to benefit students attending non-public schools, according to the AG’s office.

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Following the Matt Bevin debacle, Kentucky voters will be asked Nov. 3 to limit future governors' pardoning power. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

1 item on your KY ballot could limit governor pardons after Bevin controversy. Here’s how

The timeline would restrict a governor from issuing pardons 60 days before an election, and five weeks after. A major proponent of the change says it was Gov. Matt Bevin’s pardons that spurred...

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Kentucky man accused of making threats about Gov. Andy Beshear, faces charges kentucky.com/news/local/crim…

Kentucky man accused of making threats about Gov. Andy Beshear, faces charges

The man also threatened other people and government and children.

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What is it with the city government in London, Ky., anyway? kentucky.com/news/local/crim…

Kentucky city councilman and his wife indicted on tax charges

The couple were indicted on six counts of willfully filing or making false tax returns or failure to pay taxes..

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Andy Barr and Charles Booker clash over economy, war and immigration in Kentucky Senate debate kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Barr and Booker clash over economy, war and immigration in KY Senate debate

Democrat Charles Booker ties Republican Andy Barr to President Trump on tariffs and Iran war; Barr calls Booker a ‘crazy socialist.’

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What would Mayor Linda Gorton and challenger Raquel Carter do to increase housing in Lexington? kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Fact Check: What would Gorton, Carter do to increase housing in Lexington?

Raquel Carter says Mayor Linda Gorton has not done enough to address housing. Gorton said she has made changes and investments to spur development.

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In KY House District 45, former state Rep. Killian Timoney, R-Nicholasville, wants the seat back. But freshman Rep. Adam Moore, D-Lexington, says he isn't done with it. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

KY House District featuring part of Lexington comes down to incumbent, ousted predecessor

Moore, the Democrat, talks data centers and democracy; Timoney, the Republican, campaigns on education and the dollars he can deliver.

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Following this morning's profile of the KY House District 76 race, the Republican has dropped out. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Incumbent for a Lexington district in the KY House will run unopposed. Opponent drops out

The GOP candidate explains his decision to drop out.

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Judges Will Moynahan and Lucy VanMeter will face off in the November election in hopes of securing a spot on the Kentucky Court of Appeals bench representing the 5th District. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Longtime state judge, appointed appellate judge face off for KY Court of Appeals

Judge Moynahan has served at the federal court level, while VanMeter has spent nearly a decade as a state court judge.

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You get a car and you get a car: Trump tells Kentucky rally that if voters pick Republicans in midterm elections, the Defense Department will give Winchester $100 million for a pharmaceutical facility. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Trump stumps for GOP candidates, calls out Charles Booker and other Dems at KY rally

Trump appeared along with Congressman Andy Barr, Ed Gallrein and KY Republican Party Chairman Robert Benvenuti III in Highland Heights.

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For the second time in recent years, incumbent state Rep. George A. Brown Jr. is facing Jason Griffith for the Ky House District 77 seat, based in Lexington. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

A KY lawmaker of 11 years is facing criticism of his record by a repeat opponent

George A. Brown Jr. cites experience, Jason Griffith says he will bring results to the voters of Kentucky’s 77th District statehouse seat

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In Ky House District 76, incumbent Democrat faces GOP challenger who wants to legalize cockfighting, which he says could be profitable, and bring back firing squads. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…

Self proclaimed anti-MAGA Republican battles incumbent to represent Lexington in KY House

House District 76 is one of the few remaining left-leaning seats in the statehouse.

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