Not sure who to vote for? See where Kentucky candidates stand on key issues.
Election Day in Kentucky is almost here, so it’s time to start paying attention and pick your candidates. Central Kentucky’s congressional race, which could help decide which political party controls the U.S. House of Representatives, and the battle to be Lexington’s next mayor top Tuesday’s ballot.
Here’s our guide to where the candidates for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, Lexington mayor and Lexington council at-large stand on key issues. Plus, we’ve got overview stories on several other local and state races.
We hope this helps inform you and motivates you to vote Tuesday, no matter which candidates you pick. Then come back to Kentucky.com Tuesday night for live election results and analysis.
On the issues
▪ Andy Barr vs. Amy McGrath: See where Barr and McGrath stand on 18 key issues in Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District.
▪ Ronnie Bastin vs. Linda Gorton: See where Lexington mayoral candidates Bastin and Gorton stand on 14 key issues for Fayette County voters.
▪ Lexington council at-large: See where the six candidates seeking three at-large spots on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council stand on eight key issues.
On the ballot
▪ Fayette County: See who’s running in every contested local, state and federal race on the ballot in Lexington.
Voter information
▪Polls are open Tuesday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Anyone in line by 6 p.m. may vote.
▪ To find out whether you are registered to vote, where you vote and which races you may vote in, go to the Voter Information Center at the State Board of Elections’ website, elect.ky.gov.
▪ Voters must produce identification or be known by a precinct officer before voting.
▪ If you see problems, call Attorney General Andy Beshear’s election-fraud hotline, 1-800-328-8683.
Key election stories
Sixth Congressional District
▪ Clipboards or congressmen? Barr and McGrath firing up voters in different ways.
▪ ‘Mr. President, I’m with you.’ Why Andy Barr is betting big on Donald Trump.
▪ Democratic women are excited about Amy McGrath. Will it be enough on Election Day?
▪ You’ve heard plenty of claims about Amy McGrath and Andy Barr. Here’s the truth.
Lexington Mayor
▪ Gorton and Bastin tussle over homicides, farmland preservation in final mayoral debate
▪ Bastin brings party politics to Lexington mayor race. Gorton: ‘It’s disrespectful.’
Lexington Council
▪ What you need to know about 23 people running for 12 seats on Lexington’s city council
▪ 11th District: Many on Lexington’s west side will get a new council member. Here are your choices.
▪ Who are developers backing in the race to lead Lexington’s council?
Kentucky House
▪ Five Kentucky House races to watch on Election Day
▪ ‘We will remember in November.’ Will teachers toss lawmakers who backed pension bill?
Kentucky Senate
▪ Libraries say Kentucky senator tried to pressure them into canceling opponent’s forums
▪ Senator voted against pension bill. Her opponent, a teacher, has questions anyway.
Judicial elections
▪ Trial experience vs. knowledge of law: Key judicial election battle spans 11 Kentucky counties
▪ Candidates for judge trade accusations about shady moves to get on the Fayette ballot
▪ Track record with criminal cases separates Lexington judicial candidates
▪ His mom was a judge. She was a crime victim. It’s personal for Fayette court candidates
▪ Child custody, divorce, adoptions: The winner of this judicial race will handle tough cases
Constitutional amendment
▪ Tech mogul facing drug charges paid $5 million to push Marsy’s Law on Kentucky ballot
Fayette County coroner
▪ Unburied bodies, alleged harassment. Scandals central to rematch for Fayette coroner.
This story was originally published November 2, 2018 at 1:27 PM.