campaign finance

Records obtained by the Kentucky Lantern show text messages between London Mayor Randall Weddle and a campaign representative raising money for Andy Beshear's reelection campaign — texts that provide a rare glimpse into the murky world of political fundraising.

FRANKFORT — Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s reelection committee spent nearly $50,000 this summer on luxurious hotels, restaurants and travel services during a trip to Sweden and Denmark.

Groups tied to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear have funded a new PAC buying ads to defeat the amendment to allow public funding to go toward private school education in Kentucky.

Registry member says office is politically motivated

Kim Holloway was able to defeat longtime GOP incumbent Rep. Richard Heath despite having no PAC support and little funding.

Two factions of the Republican Party in Kentucky are vying for power within the supermajority caucus in Frankfort, with political action committees on opposing sides spending more than $1.5 million on 10 key races.

Competing gambling interests, “dark money” nonprofits, businesses and labor unions were among those bankrolling two key political groups that spent $29 million trying to swing Kentucky’s race for governor last year.

Health insurance companies, labor unions and businesses including Spectrum and UPS were among the top funders of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s inauguration ceremonies last month.

Candidates and PACs spent $70 million in Kentucky’s race for governor during the general election this year, more than doubling the previous spending record for the office.

London Mayor Randall Weddle contributed $550,000 to Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund