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  1. Early Voting underway for 2026 General Election
    Posted: 2026-10-29, Story ID: 140351

  2. Stop Scams ALERT from Team Kentucky
    Posted: 2026-10-28, Story ID: 140340

  3. Early Voting starts October 29
    Posted: 2026-10-26, Story ID: 140318

  4. Last day to request mail-in absentee ballots is Oct 20
    Posted: 2026-10-19, Story ID: 140243

  5. Writing in a candidate's name
    Posted: 2026-10-14, Story ID: 140192

  6. Excused in-person absentee voting begins Oct 21
    Posted: 2026-10-12, Story ID: 140170

  7. Get no-cost Voter ID Cards at driver licensing offices
    Posted: 2026-10-07, Story ID: 140114

  8. Sample Ballots for 2026 Kentucky General Election
    Posted: 2026-10-06, Story ID: 140103

  9. Mail-in absentee ballot request portal is open
    Posted: 2026-09-29, Story ID: 140022

  10. Sen. Wise recognized with 2026 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
    Posted: 2026-09-09, Story ID: 139814

  11. Independent voter registration surges in July
    Posted: 2026-08-07, Story ID: 139487

  12. KY sees unusual drop in Other voter registrations
    Posted: 2026-06-12, Story ID: 138967

  13. Magesterial District winners in 2026 Primary Election
    Posted: 2026-05-20, Story ID: 138747

  14. Narrow margin decides Adair Co. Judge/Executive primary
    Posted: 2026-05-20, Story ID: 138740

  15. Filing deadline fast approaching for 2026 General Election
    Posted: 2026-05-20, Story ID: 138737

  16. Links to election results by county
    Posted: 2026-05-19, Story ID: 138733

  17. Kentucky Primary Election is May 19
    Posted: 2026-05-18, Story ID: 138718

  18. Thoughts around Independence Day events
    Posted: 2026-05-12, Story ID: 138663

  19. Early Voting (No Excuse In-Person Voting)
    Posted: 2026-05-11, Story ID: 138650

  20. Important absentee voting dates this week
    Posted: 2026-05-04, Story ID: 138583

  21. Monday, April 20 is last day to register to vote in primary
    Posted: 2026-04-16, Story ID: 138401

  22. Gov. Beshear signs House Bill 5 into law
    Posted: 2026-04-12, Story ID: 138348

  23. Sample Ballots for May Kentucky Primary Election
    Posted: 2026-04-08, Story ID: 138322

  24. Online absentee ballot request portal now open
    Posted: 2026-04-05, Story ID: 138277

  25. Important dates for the 2026 Kentucky Primary Election
    Posted: 2026-03-18, Story ID: 138082

  26. Important Voting Precinct location changes for 2026
    Posted: 2026-03-11, Story ID: 138010

  27. Meet the Candidates event on March 20
    Posted: 2026-03-06, Story ID: 137964

  28. Most new voters ditching political parties before primary
    Posted: 2026-03-06, Story ID: 137963

  29. Some information about campaign signs
    Posted: 2026-02-19, Story ID: 137811

  30. Kentucky voter registration holds steady in January
    Posted: 2026-02-16, Story ID: 137766

  31. 42 Candidates now on the ballot for May Primary
    Posted: 2026-01-13, Story ID: 137350

  32. GOP accounts for nearly all new registrations in December
    Posted: 2026-01-10, Story ID: 137326

  33. Deadline approaching to file for May Primary
    Posted: 2026-01-07, Story ID: 137297

  34. Reminder: Last day to change party affiliation
    Posted: 2025-12-31, Story ID: 137211

  35. Most Magistrate candidates face Primary opposition
    Posted: 2025-12-12, Story ID: 137077

  36. Important upcoming dates for Kentucky voters and candidates
    Posted: 2025-12-09, Story ID: 137036

  37. Area Chambers of Commerce support Pre-K for All
    Posted: 2025-12-08, Story ID: 137027

  38. Bottoms, Brown file for 2026 elections
    Posted: 2025-11-19, Story ID: 136832

  39. 2026 Local election field continues to grow
    Posted: 2025-11-18, Story ID: 136819

  40. Voter registration hints at 2026 interest
    Posted: 2025-11-18, Story ID: 136817

  41. Magistrate field continues to grow
    Posted: 2025-11-13, Story ID: 136773

  42. More candidates file for Magistrate races
    Posted: 2025-11-12, Story ID: 136764

  43. Local 2026 Primary races begin to take shape
    Posted: 2025-11-06, Story ID: 136691

  44. Candidate filing forms available online
    Posted: 2025-11-05, Story ID: 136687

  45. Local leaders call on Frankfort to fund Pre-K for All
    Posted: 2025-10-14, Story ID: 136456

  46. Important dates for candidates and voters
    Posted: 2025-10-09, Story ID: 136416

  47. Voter registration continues rising in September
    Posted: 2025-10-04, Story ID: 136353

  48. Other registration outpaces Rep/Dem for 5th straight month
    Posted: 2025-08-09, Story ID: 135738

  49. More KY voters are registering as Independent
    Posted: 2025-06-06, Story ID: 135171

  50. Proposal would rename HWY 127 in honor of Joshua Phipps
    Posted: 2025-01-17, Story ID: 133767

  51. Several area counties vote to allow sale of medical cannabis
    Posted: 2024-11-05, Story ID: 133058

  52. County Clerk's Office will be closed on Tue, Nov 5
    Posted: 2024-10-31, Story ID: 133015

  53. Excused In-Person Absentee Voting starts Oct 23
    Posted: 2024-10-21, Story ID: 132916

  54. Deadline approaching to request absentee ballot
    Posted: 2024-10-16, Story ID: 132879

  55. Adams launches statewide Early Voting campaign
    Posted: 2024-10-07, Story ID: 132789

  56. Last day to register for the 2024 General Election
    Posted: 2024-10-07, Story ID: 132785

  57. Sample Ballots for the Nov 5, 2024, General Election
    Posted: 2024-09-27, Story ID: 132702

  58. Absentee Ballot portal is now open
    Posted: 2024-09-23, Story ID: 132650

  59. Remember to check your registration before Oct 7
    Posted: 2024-09-12, Story ID: 132534

  60. Register to vote by Oct 7
    Posted: 2024-09-09, Story ID: 132491

  61. Absentee Ballot portal opens Sept 21
    Posted: 2024-09-05, Story ID: 132459

  62. Adams announces new Poll Worker Recruitment portal
    Posted: 2024-08-01, Story ID: 132148

  63. Voter turnout light for 2024 Kentucky Primary
    Posted: 2024-05-22, Story ID: 131554

  64. Early voting starts Thursday
    Posted: 2024-05-15, Story ID: 131482

  65. Reminder: Filing deadline for the General Ballot is June 4
    Posted: 2024-05-02, Story ID: 131365

  66. Important dates for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election
    Posted: 2024-04-02, Story ID: 131067

  67. Students encouraged to design new I VOTED sticker
    Posted: 2024-04-01, Story ID: 131043

  68. Opinion: Kentucky can and should increase civic education
    Posted: 2024-03-12, Story ID: 130831

  69. Adair County Democrats to meet Feb 22
    Posted: 2024-02-09, Story ID: 130530

  70. Adams recommends Civics Education requirement
    Posted: 2024-01-23, Story ID: 130325

  71. Will surging KY voter registration mean high turnout in 2024?
    Posted: 2023-12-08, Story ID: 129797

  72. Important registration deadline approaching
    Posted: 2023-11-27, Story ID: 129668

  73. Legislative committee discusses housing issues
    Posted: 2023-11-10, Story ID: 129505

  74. Legislators hear about jobs program for veterans, families
    Posted: 2023-11-09, Story ID: 129490

  75. 2023 General Election results in Adair Co.
    Posted: 2023-11-08, Story ID: 129474

  76. Lawmakers explore legislation to reduce maternal mortality
    Posted: 2023-11-08, Story ID: 129471

  77. Adams issues Voter Bill Of Rights
    Posted: 2023-11-03, Story ID: 129405

  78. KY lawmakers share plan to extend ATV pilot program
    Posted: 2023-11-02, Story ID: 129396

  79. In-person early voting underway
    Posted: 2023-11-02, Story ID: 129395

  80. Excused In-Person Absentee Voting underway
    Posted: 2023-10-25, Story ID: 129287

  81. Sample Ballots for the Nov 7, 2023, General Election
    Posted: 2023-10-20, Story ID: 129238

  82. Armstrong suggests KY tax exemption for diapers
    Posted: 2023-09-20, Story ID: 128848

  83. Governor unveils Education First budget plan
    Posted: 2023-08-16, Story ID: 128439

  84. More than 6,000 new KY voters added in July
    Posted: 2023-08-12, Story ID: 128405

  85. Omnibus electronic privacy protection bill in the works
    Posted: 2023-08-03, Story ID: 128304

  86. Legislative committee issues report on juvenile justice
    Posted: 2023-07-15, Story ID: 128083

  87. Legislators receive overview on juvenile justice disparities
    Posted: 2023-06-20, Story ID: 127800

  88. Legislators debate penalties for selling drugs
    Posted: 2023-06-09, Story ID: 127668

  89. Neighbors appointed to HHS Delivery task force
    Posted: 2023-05-31, Story ID: 127561

  90. Juvenile Justice Oversight Council holds first interim meeting
    Posted: 2023-05-27, Story ID: 127532

  91. Gov. Beshear releases tax returns for 7th straight year
    Posted: 2023-04-17, Story ID: 126983

  92. More new voters added than removed as primary nears
    Posted: 2023-04-16, Story ID: 126957

  93. Governor signs juvenile justice bills
    Posted: 2023-03-27, Story ID: 126688

  94. Deadline to register for the May 16, 2023 Primary
    Posted: 2023-03-22, Story ID: 126624

  95. Important voting dates for May 16, 2023, Primary
    Posted: 2023-03-22, Story ID: 126617

  96. Requesting Abentee Ballot by mail for May 16 primary
    Posted: 2023-03-21, Story ID: 126607

  97. Public Notice: Location of Ballot Drop Box for May 16 Primary
    Posted: 2023-03-21, Story ID: 126606

  98. Medicinal cannabis bill clears Senate committee
    Posted: 2023-03-15, Story ID: 126536

  99. Senate bills on juvenile justice reform move to the House
    Posted: 2023-03-08, Story ID: 126434

  100. House proposes harsher penalties for dog/cat torture
    Posted: 2023-03-01, Story ID: 126327

  101. SSBCI award to increase access to capital for small businesses
    Posted: 2023-03-01, Story ID: 126323

  102. Juvenile justice reform bill clears House floor
    Posted: 2023-03-01, Story ID: 126316

  103. Bill addressing student discipline advances from Committee
    Posted: 2023-02-28, Story ID: 126302

  104. Juvenile justice reform bill advances from committee
    Posted: 2023-02-15, Story ID: 126129

  105. Lawmakers advance measures on taxes, education and TikTok
    Posted: 2023-02-11, Story ID: 126067

  106. Legislative update from Rep. Amy Neighbors
    Posted: 2023-01-28, Story ID: 125876

  107. Other party registration breaks double digits
    Posted: 2023-01-28, Story ID: 125875

  108. Legislative update from Representative Amy Neighbors
    Posted: 2023-01-23, Story ID: 125803

  109. First meeting of Senate Committee on Families and Children
    Posted: 2023-01-05, Story ID: 125552

  110. Secretary of State presents legislative agenda to General Assembly
    Posted: 2023-01-04, Story ID: 125542

  111. Governor: State of the Commonwealth is strong, future is bright
    Posted: 2023-01-04, Story ID: 125540

  112. Kentucky voter registration grows post-election
    Posted: 2022-12-27, Story ID: 125430

  113. Notice: Dec 31 is last day to change party affiliation
    Posted: 2022-12-15, Story ID: 125296

  114. Neighbors to be sworn in Dec 15 in Edmonton
    Posted: 2022-12-15, Story ID: 125295

  115. Op-Ed: We must invest in civics
    Posted: 2022-12-08, Story ID: 125172

  116. Health Committee discusses pharmaceutical rebate reform
    Posted: 2022-11-17, Story ID: 124858

  117. Unofficial results for contested Magistrate races
    Posted: 2022-11-08, Story ID: 124743

  118. Unofficial local results: Mayor, Council, Jailer
    Posted: 2022-11-08, Story ID: 124742

  119. Pastor John Chowning on the Election
    Posted: 2022-11-08, Story ID: 124730

  120. State voter registration continues surge
    Posted: 2022-10-28, Story ID: 124597

  121. Turn to Election Officials for trusted election information
    Posted: 2022-10-20, Story ID: 124486

  122. Committee considers legislation to reduce vaping in schools
    Posted: 2022-10-18, Story ID: 124465

  123. Sample Ballots for Adair and surrounding counties
    Posted: 2022-10-17, Story ID: 124440

  124. Nearly 10K Kentuckians join voter rolls ahead of Nov election
    Posted: 2022-09-30, Story ID: 124214

  125. KY Veterans will be able to register to vote at VA facilities
    Posted: 2022-09-21, Story ID: 124071


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