Here’s your November 2022 Voter Guide to Lexington and Kentucky-wide elections

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Election Day is nearly here, and the Herald-Leader has everything you need to know about races and candidates around Lexington and across Kentucky.

Below you’ll find articles covering local races like Urban County Council seats and the county clerk. Also included are endorsements, state representative races and the Rand Paul-Charles Booker showdown. This page will be updated as new articles are published leading up to Election Day.

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Tune into www.kentucky.com on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to find the latest polling numbers throughout the night.

To see all of the endorsements issued by the Herald-Leader Editorial Board in key races, go here.

General Information

Here’s how Kentucky voters can find their Nov. 8 sample ballots, candidate information

Kentucky voters weigh 2 key ballot questions this election. Here’s what they mean

After a year ‘under a microscope,’ Kentucky clerks say they’re ready for Election Day

Wondering about write-in candidates? Here’s more information for Fayette County voters.

Constitutional Amendment Questions

AMENDMENT 1

Do you want more of the Kentucky legislature? Voters can choose on Nov. 8 ballot

Advocacy groups mostly spending to stop Amendment 1, proposal on legislative sessions

AMENDMENT 2

Why KY’s largest doctors group didn’t take a stronger stance on abortion after fall of Roe

Future abortion access in Kentucky could change drastically with this amendment vote

Ky. abortion rights group launches new ad opposing constitutional amendment

Rally in support of KY amendment on abortion draws hundreds, plus counter protesters

KY group working to protect abortion access raises four times as much as opposing campaign

Kentuckians demand control over their bodies as doctors navigate abortion law gray areas

Lexington Races

MAYOR

Will Lexington enforce abortion ban? Here’s what the candidates for mayor say.

Lexington mayor says she’s asked legal department to ‘look into’ abortion law enforcement

Lexington mayor urges public to vote ‘No’ on proposed anti-abortion amendment

‘I go by facts.’ Lexington Mayor Gorton, challenger Kloiber spar over crime, data

Where do Lexington mayoral candidates stand on crime, abortion? Here’s what they say

Thanks to hefty loan, Kloiber leads Gorton in fundraising in Lexington mayoral race

Deciding how to vote for Lexington mayor? Here’s where candidates stand on key issues

David Kloiber gave $630,000 to his Lexington mayoral campaign. Where did he get it?

Mayor Gorton raises campaign cash from farmers and developers. Find out how much

URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

Before heading to polls, see where Lexington at-large candidates stand on 3 crucial issues

This race will decide Lexington’s next vice mayor. Here’s where they stand on key issues

Lexington candidate pushes back against racist ‘whisper campaign’ calling him a Communist

Where do Lexington Council candidates stand on crime? Compare their answers here

Lexington council candidates share ideas on ‘green’ policy, sustainability efforts

What’s next for Lexington? Council candidates give plans for affordable housing, boundary

Berry, Fogle win primary for District 1 council seat, according to unofficial results

Lexington’s 2nd District has seen rapid growth. How council candidates want to address it

Candidates vying for Lexington’s 3rd District want to address crime, affordable housing

Top two vote getters move on to general election in Lexington council District 4 race

Sheehan, Ladd win Fayette primary for District 5 council seat, unofficial results show

Here’s where candidates for the District 6 council seat stand on top issues in Lexington

Crime, affordable housing are top priorities for Lexington’s District 7 council candidates

Lexington District 8 candidates say crime, traffic are some of biggest issues for residents

Here’s where District 9 candidates for Lexington council stand on top issues

Here’s where candidates for the District 10 council seat stand on top issues in Lexington

Development, crime at top of mind for Lexington’s 11th District council candidates

From crime to historical hamlets, Urban County Council 12th District has challenges

OTHER OFFICES

Fayette County district judge candidate is withdrawing from race after cancer diagnosis

Past officeholder, longtime neighborhood president running for Fayette judge-executive

Longtime Fayette County sheriff faces retired Lexington police officer in election

Longtime Fayette County coroner faces same opponent for third time this election

Candidates for Fayette family court judge see chance to impact crime by helping youth

Fayette County Clerk faces political newcomer in race for office that oversees elections

What to know about candidates’ priorities in Fayette school board District 4 race

State House, Representative Races

Battle in Lexington-based House District could tell us a lot about KY’s political future

In Lexington’s new 93rd KY House District, Lamin Swann faces Kyle Whalen on Nov. 8

Judge rules GOP House candidate ineligible on technicality. She plans to appeal.

‘Quazi-Nazi.’ Dem’s offensive post about Hillary Clinton surfaces. He claims it was altered.

Louisville GOP House hopeful wins appeal, is ruled an eligible candidate

Will this Central KY ‘Democratic stronghold’ hold strong? A test in Woodford-based House race

Can Eastern Kentucky’s last two House Democrats hold on to their seats?

How one Ky. Democrat is confronting the ‘uphill battle’ in a deep-red suburban district

State Judicial Races

Big money, attacks punctuate hyper-local judge race with major statewide implications

With partisan push & abortion in focus, the stakes are high in KY’s supreme court races

High-dollar KY judicial races lead state fundraising, and one is setting records

Federal Races

U.S. SENATE

In Kentucky’s Senate race, Democrats brace for another defeat. But how bad?

‘Disgusted with Rand Paul’: Charles Booker has a new ad. Can he get it on TV?

No debate: Why Kentucky Republicans are ignoring their Democratic challengers

‘Only violence’: Paul unleashes explosive new ad as he skips forum with Booker

Rand Paul releases ad about transgender women in sports, featuring former UK swimmer

U.S. HOUSE

GOP Rep. Barr challenged by Russia-supporting Dem, write-in for KY’s 6th District seat

‘Breaking our way.’ Comer, Massie eye GOP House gains, weigh priorities after midterms

This story was originally published October 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM.