Louisville Public Media (LPM) - Oct 2, 2026
Concerns about partisan influence in Kentucky judicial elections are increasing as Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican lawmakers take sides in a Court of Appeals race. The contest is becoming another prominent battleground over the role of politics in the state’s courts.
Kentucky Lantern - Oct 2, 2026
The Kentucky secretary of state’s office reported 12,380 new voters in September, the highest monthly total since 2024. The registration surge comes weeks before the midterm elections, and independent and third-party voters again accounted for a notable share of new registrations, according to the office.
Kentucky Lantern - Oct 2, 2026
A poll commissioned by Democrat Zach Dembo’s campaign showed him leading Republican Ralph Alvarado 42% to 37% among 401 likely voters. The survey was conducted by GQR, and 11% of respondents supported third-party or independent candidates; the results have not been independently corroborated in the candidate data.
