Jack Brammer

Jack Brammer, a native of Maysville, has been a news reporter in Kentucky since 1976. He worked two years for The Sentinel-News in Shelbyville and then from 1978 to 2021 in the Lexington Herald-Leader's Frankfort bureau. After retiring in December 2021 from the Herald-Leader, he became a freelance writer for various publications. Brammer has a Master's degree in communications from the University of Kentucky and is a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.

Government & Politics

Unafraid of death, former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll reflects on his long political life

Jack Brammer

Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll, 92, reflects on his life and career in public service.
Government & Politics

‘Down ticket’ races in Ky. include election denier’s challenge of Republican secretary of state

Jack Brammer

The secretary of state race is one of five constitutional offices, other than governor, for which the two major political parties – Republican and Democrat – will select party nominees next week in what are called “down ticket” races.