Kentucky Election

Challenger Russ Guffey defeated one-term incumbent James R. Knight Jr. by 180 votes Tuesday in the Republican primary for Hopkinsville mayor, earning a spot in the November general election.

Charles Booker advances to the general election as Kentucky Democrats’ nominee to take on GOP Rep. Andy Barr in the race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Republican state Rep. Kim Holloway of Mayfield headed off challenges from former state Rep. Richard Heath and Mayfield City Council member Nate Cox Tuesday as she made her reelection bid in Kentucky’s state House District 2 race.

Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr won the GOP primary in his bid to take over the seat long held by Sen. Mitch McConnell, aided by his late endorsement from Trump.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a well-known fiscal hawk and frequent “no” vote, is facing the toughest primary challenge of his career from former Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein.

A week before primary election day, an alleged former girlfriend of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie accused him of offering her hush money and of being “emotionally abusive.” Massie calls the accusations “unsubstantiated” and says he’s consulted a lawyer.

In a crowded primary, some Democratic familiar faces — and a couple new ones — are squaring off for the chance to flip Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat. Here’s what you need to know.

GOP Congressman Thomas Massie’s challenger Ed Gallrein attacks his voting record. But Massie said if his constituents read the bills he’s voting on, they’d do the same.

Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will run for the governor’s office next year when Gov. Andy Beshear’s term ends.

Most of the $48 million of spending in Kentucky’s GOP primary for Senate has been by super PACs supporting Nate Morris and Andy Barr, which are bankrolled by a few billionaires and dark money groups.