Here’s your Lexington Voter Guide ahead of May 2022 primary election

It’s primary season, y’all.

May 17 is approaching and Fayette County voters soon will head to the polls and choose the next people to represent them, their needs and wants.

What do I need to know about early voting? How do council candidates want to better the city, be it homelessness, the urban service boundary or crime? What do I need to bring with me on Election Day?

We’ve compiled a wealth of resources to help you answer those questions and more.

Below you’ll find links to our stories explaining voting, explanations of the major local races and candidates, and who the Herald-Leader editorial board is endorsing in city-wide seats. We’ll keep updating this page as new content is posted.

Don’t see the information you’re looking for? Email us at hlcityregion@herald-leader.com and it might turn into a story.

Election Day: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 17

Early voting, no excuse: May 12-14

If you are planning to vote in-person during the state’s early voting window – May 12 to 14 – here’s everything you should know and what other options may be available.

Absentee voting: Find more information about absentee voting by mail and excused in-person absentee voting on the State Board of Elections website.

Other key dates: Primary Election Day in Kentucky is May 17. Here’s some other election dates to know.

What’s new? What changes should you expect when you go to vote? Find all of them here.

Need help finding your polling place? A guide to find your precinct in KY

Looking for a sample ballot? Here’s how to find one.

Herald-Leader Endorsements

‘A new era in criminal justice.’ Herald-Leader endorses Angela Evans for County Attorney

Gorton has the temperament, track record for another term as Lexington mayor. Wallace our second choice to move on to fall election.

Three candidates stand out in race for at-large members of Lexington Urban County Council

Lexington Mayor

Lexington mayor’s race: Gorton’s opponents focus on her record on crime, housing

As housing costs heat up, so does growth debate. What Lexington mayoral candidates say.

Should Lexington use Flock cameras to catch criminals? Mayoral candidates weigh in

Lexington mayor’s race: Kloiber has fundraising lead over Gorton. He gave himself $275K

Here’s who has raised the most cash in Lexington mayor’s race and who has the most left

‘I deal in facts.’ Lexington mayoral candidates spar over crime rates, solutions in forum

Fayette County Attorney

Fayette County attorney candidates spar over racial justice, disparities as election nears

After race protest prosecution, Fayette County Attorney faces opponent’s call for change

Fayette County Sheriff

Longtime Fayette sheriff and her primary opponent spar over her tenure in the job

Fayette County Constable

Ky. constables’ actions, spending still clouded by secrecy. It’s time to audit them.

‘Stop abuse of power.’ Fayette County constable races heat up over office’s role

Fayette District Court Judge

Who’s running for Fayette District Court judge? What to know about 3 candidates

Fayette Circuit Court Judge

Violence in Lexington, bail policy among issues as 5 seek circuit court judgeship

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council District 1

Here’s where the candidates for 1st District council seat stand on top Lexington issues

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council District 4

Crime, traffic, housing, more: What Fayette District 4 council candidates want to change

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council District 5

Here’s where the 3 candidates for the 5th district council seat stand on top Lexington issues

Franklin Circuit Chief Judge

High-stakes judicial race in Frankfort draws big money, statewide interest

State Senate - District 22

What the Cooperrider-Douglas race could tell us about the state of COVID politics in Kentucky

Central KY Senate race a window into the future of ‘Liberty’ politics in state GOP

Douglas-Cooperrider race, big haul for Aull headline Central Ky’s legislative primary finances

State House of Representatives - District 75

Lexington man not ‘active candidate’ after assault charge, but he’ll still be on the ballot

Legislative races to watch

Here are the contested Central Kentucky legislative primaries to watch on Election Day

Logjammed four-person GOP Senate primary in redrawn Ky. district is anyone’s guess

U.S. Senate

Rand Paul raises four times more than Charles Booker during first quarter

U.S. House of Representatives

Rep. Massie, congressional contrarian, faces primary challenge ‘to the Trump of me’

Trump once called for Rep. Thomas Massie to be tossed from GOP. Today he endorsed him.

‘All politics is national’: How Kentucky’s congressional districts have slid off the map

This story was originally published May 6, 2022 at 6:00 AM.