Category: 2026 Election
Shurtleff elected Pikeville mayor, Republicans strengthen hold on Pike County, while incumbents win in Floyd
Election Day ended in Kentucky with Pikeville choosing its new direction, Republicans strengthening their hold on Pike County government, and incumbents surviving some hard-fought challenges in Floyd County. In Pikeville, Bob Shurtleff is the new mayor. He will be joined on the city commission by Frank…
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Sample ballots for Tuesday’s election
Below find sample ballots for Tuesday’s election for Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties in Kentucky; Dickenson and Wise counties in Virginia; and Logan and Mingo counties in West Virginia. KENTUCKY FLOYD COUNTY JOHNSON COUNTY KNOTT COUNTY LAWRENCE COUNTY…
Read MoreKentucky attorney general urges voters to report suspected election violations
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is encouraging voters to report suspected election law violations as early voting begins ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Coleman is asking Kentuckians to contact the Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline at 800-328-VOTE or submit…
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Data centers among top concerns for WV voters
A West Virginia survey is citing data centers as a main concern for this year’s voters. An article published by Public News Service states that 18,000 residents have already registered to vote, with data centers and the rising cost of living being their primary concerns. West Virginia Citizen Action…
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Postal Service urges voters to mail ballots early ahead of 2026 election
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service says it is prepared to deliver ballots securely and on time for the 2026 general election, urging voters to mail completed ballots well before Election Day. Postal officials recommend domestic, nonmilitary voters mail their ballots before Election Day and at least…
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Regional Democratic picnic held in Floyd County
A free get together for the people of the commonwealth to discuss the up coming political season.
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Floyd County candidates take the stage in forum
Topics included budgets, schools, tourism, jobs and infrastructure.
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Candidates, voters around the region invited to Politickin’ in the Park
Event is eastern Kentucky’s answer to Fancy Farm.
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Independent voter registration outpaces both major parties in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — More than 8,500 Kentuckians registered to vote in July, with independent and other non-major party voters accounting for more new registrations than Republicans and Democrats combined, according to Secretary of State Michael Adams. The Secretary of State’s Office reported 8,598 new…
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