Hardin Files to Run for Kentucky Governor
Commonwealth's Attorney Rick Hardin becomes the first to officially file a 2027 gubernatorial candidacy, as a Republican.
Live Poll
Should Kentucky eliminate state income and property taxes?
Kentucky Politics News
For readers in Kentucky, this page covers state elections, legislative sessions, government policy, civic engagement and public administration. Reporting follows the institutions at the capital and the impact of those actions on the state.
Elections
Live Poll
Would you support James Comer for Kentucky governor in 2027?
Comer Wins Sixth Term, Eyes Kentucky Governor Race
The House Oversight chairman was re-elected to represent Kentucky's First Congressional District and is expected to decide on a 2027 gubernatorial run by year's end.
Political Parties
Democrats Flip Nine Kentucky Legislative Seats
Republicans lost several legislative seats in Kentucky's November 3, 2026 election, though they retain supermajorities in both chambers.
Military
Live Poll
Should companies be protected from state lawsuits if they claim federal contractor status for asbestos exposure?
Court Returns Asbestos Case to Kentucky State Court
A federal appeals court has affirmed the remand of an asbestos litigation suit involving service in the U.S. Navy.
Civic Engagement
Live Poll
Do you think data centers being built in your area will make things better or worse?
Kentucky Early Voting Tops 135,000 Ballots
More than 135,000 Kentuckians cast ballots on the first day of early voting, with turnout up 65% since 2022.
Law
Kentucky to Unveil Portrait of John D. Minton Jr.
The state capitol will honor the former chief justice during a ceremony on November 6, 2026.
More in Politics
Day to day, that means gubernatorial actions, legislative debate, election results, and the regulatory updates that set the framework for civic life. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. State budget allocations and the shifting landscape of legislative districts often drive the cycle of interest. Public interest and participation in the primary cycle define the pace of the political calendar.