Here are the Herald-Leader Editorial Board’s endorsements for November 2022 election

The Herald-Leader believes the tradition of candidate endorsements enhances interest and participation in the civic process, whether readers agree with the newspaper’s recommendations or not. The paper has unusual access to candidates and their backgrounds, and considers part of its responsibility to help citizens sort through campaign issues and rhetoric.

An endorsement represents the consensus of the editorial board. The decisions have no connection to the news coverage of political races and is wholly separate from journalists who cover those races. To see news coverage of key races in Lexington and Kentucky, see the Herald-Leader’s 2022 Voter Guide here.

The list of Herald-Leader Editorial Board endorsements below will be updated as more are published prior to Election Day. Also below, find endorsements from the primary that are still relevant to fall races.

Constitutional Amendments 1 and 2: Vote No

KY has two awful amendments on the ballot. We endorse this simple approach when you vote.

Lexington Mayor: Linda Gorton

After request for reconsideration in Lexington mayor’s race, here is our endorsement

Read our endorsement from the May primary: Gorton has the temperament, track record for another term as Lexington mayor

Vice Mayor and Urban County Council At-Large: James Brown, Dan Wu, Chuck Ellinger

Our General Election endorsement for Vice Mayor and At-Large is unchanged from the primary.

Read our full Primary endorsement here: Three candidates stand out in race for at-large members of Lexington Urban County Council

District Urban County Council Seats: Lexington’s council districts need passionate, smart leaders. Here’s who we endorse

United States Senate: Charles Booker

In Ky. U.S. Senate race, the clear choice is candidate who ‘shines a light’ for the ignored

Fayette County Coroner: Larry Owens

In the Fayette County race for coroner, it’s time for a change

Fayette County Clerk: Don Blevins, Jr.

Our democracy is in trouble. That’s why we’re making this pick for Fayette County Clerk.

Fayette County Sheriff- Kathy Witt

The choice for Fayette County Sheriff is an easy one

Fayette County School Board: Stephanie Spires

Nothing is more important than our public schools. Here’s who we think should help lead them.

Kentucky House District 88: Cherlynn Stevenson

Ky. House District 88 has two good candidates. Here’s who we choose.

Kentucky House District 93- Lamin Swann

A new House district can bring new viewpoints to Frankfort

This story was originally published October 26, 2022 at 12:43 PM.