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Former Miss America latest to look at US Senate

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:46:08 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Former Miss America Heather French Henry is the latest Democrat to consider challenging U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in his re-election bid next year.

Beshear active in recruiting McConnell challenger

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:48:11 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell could still find himself wedged between Democratic and tea party challenges in next year's election in Kentucky.

Kentucky editorial roundup

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:54 -0400

Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers:

Strategy could give Grimes shot at US Senate

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:27:56 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes could be a strong challenger in next year's U.S. Senate race if she runs as a Washington outsider against both Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and President Barack Obama.

Kay files for legislative seat, GOP nominee chosen

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:07:07 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Democrat James Kay II has filed candidacy papers to run for a vacant legislative seat in central Kentucky.

Lawmakers ready to talk legislative redistricting

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:56:37 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Pressure is beginning to mount on Gov. Steve Beshear to call lawmakers back to Frankfort this year for a special legislative session on political redistricting.