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New York Postworld3 hrs ago
Flash Flood Emergencies Issued Across Kentucky and Ohio Valley
Multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were declared Saturday as torrential rain caused widespread flooding, water rescues and at least one fatality in Kentucky. Officials issued evacuations and states of emergency in several counties while rainfall totals reached 3 to 5 inches across…
New York Postworld3 hrs ago
Kentucky flooding kills at least one, prompts state emergency declaration
Widespread flooding across Kentucky on Saturday has killed at least one motorist and prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency. Search and rescue teams are responding while additional rainfall is forecast.
Newsweekscience5 days ago
Kentucky Senator Will Miss Senate Votes This Week
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was admitted to an undisclosed hospital on June 14, 2026. His office said he will not vote this week but continues working with staff on Senate and state matters.
fortune.comsports14 days ago
Kentucky Targets Michigan State Athletic Director J Batt, but No Deal Is Complete
Kentucky is pursuing Michigan State athletic director J Batt to replace Mitch Barnhart, who stepped down in April after 24 years. The sides have not completed a deal.
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foxnews.compolitics32 days ago
Rep. Thomas Massie Files for 2028 House Race
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed paperwork with the FEC to run for a House seat in 2028, less than a week after losing his primary. He received 45.1 percent of the vote against a Trump-backed challenger who received 54.9 percent.
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Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Rep. Thomas Massie Files Paperwork for 2028 House Race
Rep. Thomas Massie filed Federal Election Commission paperwork Monday to seek reelection to Kentucky's 4th Congressional District in 2028. He said he has not decided which office he will pursue and left open the possibility of a presidential campaign.
The Hillpolitics10 days ago
Massie Says He Will Not Seek Recount After Primary Loss
Rep. Thomas Massie stated he will not request a recount after losing the Kentucky GOP primary. He rejected claims that voter fraud or mail-in ballots affected the outcome.
politics38 days ago
Trump-backed candidate defeats seven-term congressman in Kentucky primary
A Republican primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district resulted in the defeat of the incumbent by a candidate endorsed by President Trump. The race set spending records and featured negative advertising from both sides.
RealClearPoliticspolitics37 days ago
Kentucky Primary Results Draw Attention Among Tuesday Elections
Kentucky held primaries on Tuesday alongside contests in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Observers focused on the Kentucky races as the most closely watched.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
President's Endorsement Affects Primary Outcome in Kentucky District
A Reuters report examined the results of a recent primary election in Kentucky. The analysis focused on how an endorsement influenced voter choices in the contest.
France 24politics38 days ago
Kentucky Republican loses primary after opposing Trump policies
Representative Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary in Kentucky on Tuesday. The defeat follows his criticism of certain administration actions and efforts to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Kentucky Primary Results Show Incumbent Defeat
Voters in Kentucky removed a sitting member of Congress during recent primaries. The outcome follows a pattern of defeats for lawmakers who opposed certain policies.
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Propublicaworld38 days ago
ProPublica and Lexington Herald-Leader Seek Former Clients and Staff Accounts of Addiction Recovery Care
ProPublica and the Lexington Herald-Leader are collecting experiences from current and former clients and staff of Addiction Recovery Care. The organizations previously reported on billing allegations involving Kentucky Medicaid.
thehindu.compolitics38 days ago
Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Incumbent in Kentucky House Primary
A candidate supported by President Trump won a Republican primary in Kentucky by defeating an incumbent representative. In Pennsylvania, a Democratic primary resulted in a victory for a candidate aligned with democratic socialists.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Raffensperger Falls Short in Georgia GOP Governor Primary
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received 14 percent of the vote in the Republican primary for governor and did not advance to the runoff. Primaries also took place Tuesday in Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Trump-Backed Physician Wins Kentucky GOP Primary for House Seat
Ralph Alvarado defeated other candidates in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. Zach Dembo won the Democratic primary to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr.
Nbc Newspolitics39 days ago
Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Republican Primary
Ed Gallrein is projected to win the Republican primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Thomas Massie. The race drew attention after reports of significant outside spending.
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Nbc Newspolitics39 days ago
Republican Candidate Wins Kentucky Senate Primary With Majority of Vote
Republican candidate Andy Barr received around 62 percent of the vote in the Kentucky Senate primary. Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron finished second with around 29 percent.
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washingtonpost.compolitics39 days ago
Kentucky and Georgia Hold Primary Elections
Voters in Kentucky and Georgia participated in primary elections on May 19, 2026. Conservative political consultant and pollster Sarah Longwell discussed the outcomes and their possible implications for the midterm elections.
Fox Newspolitics39 days ago
Trump-Backed Former Navy SEAL Challenges Massie in Kentucky GOP Primary
President Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein, a 68-year-old farmer and former Navy SEAL, to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie in Tuesday's Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. The race has become the most expensive House primary in history, with more than $30 million…
Nbc Newspolitics39 days agoUpdated
Defense Secretary Campaigns for Trump-Backed Challenger in Kentucky House Primary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at a campaign event in Hebron, Kentucky, on Monday to support Ed Gallrein, the Navy SEAL veteran running against Rep. Thomas Massie in Tuesday's Republican primary. The race has become the most expensive House primary in history with over $…
Abc Newspolitics41 days ago
Kentucky GOP Candidate Ed Gallrein Faces Scrutiny Over Military Awards and Divorce Records
Republican candidate Ed Gallrein, who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th District primary, is under review for inconsistencies in his military biography and divorce court filings. Records show varying accounts of his Bronze Star count and retirement date.
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abcnews.go.comworld57 days ago
Person of Interest in Custody After Two Employees Killed in Kentucky Bank Robbery
Two employees were fatally shot during a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, on Thursday afternoon. Authorities took a person of interest into custody on Friday, believed to be involved in the incident. Police described the suspect as a masked man who fled the scene…
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