KY Primary 2020: How To Guide

Harless released a statement after results were released by the McCracken County Clerk's Office.

Businessman George Bray and City Commissioner Richard Abraham discussed their reactions and priorities after learning they will advance to the November election in the race to become Paducah's next mayor.

During the absentee voting period, the courthouse was inundated with calls from people asking for mail-in ballots. Some voters complained mail in ballots were coming in too slowly. 

Local 6 will have live results from the McCracken County Courthouse when results from the Paducah mayoral and city commission primaries are in. 

As anxious voters wait on remaining mail-in ballots to be counted, county clerks and election boards spend hours counting. 

The Kentucky State Board of Elections added a page to their website where you can put your information and see if your absentee ballot made it back to the county clerk’s office.

The former University of Kentucky football player said waiting for the preliminary results felt like the moments before a game.

The CFSB Center at Murray State University is home to Racer highlights. On Election Day, the highlight was voter turnout.

In-person voting went smoothly at the McCracken County Courthouse despite a rocky start with mail in ballots.

In person voting went smoothly for voters in Marshall county on tuesdays primary.

Bray said if elected mayor, he'll focus on the budget and being efficient with how the city spends money.

Mayor Brandi Harless sits behind challengers Richard Abraham and George Bray after Tuesday's in-person numbers are tallied.

The Democratic Senate primary in Kentucky is too early to call.

While most Kentucky counties are waiting until June 30 to release their full primary election results, the Associated Press has called the state's races for president and the GOP Senate primary. 

Dozens of people were reportedly locked out of the Kentucky Expo Center after the polls closed at 6 p.m., but they were allowed back in to vote. 

From courthouses, to schools, to the home of the Racers, there will be a variety of venues for you to make your voices heard during Kentucky's primary election Tuesday.

Kentucky's county clerks are busy preparing for Tuesday's primary election.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear touted high voter participation anticipated ahead of Tuesday's primary because of expanded early voting and mail-in ballot opportunities the state is offering for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tuesday is the 2020 Kentucky Primary Election and Local 6 wants you to have all the information you need to exercise your right to vote. 

Candidates say their campaign strategy has changed due to COVID-19.

McCracken County Clerk Julie Griggs says your mail-in ballot is still valid if your middle initial is incorrect on the mailing label. 

McCracken County Clerk Julie Griggs says people should get their mail in ballots by Friday.

PADUCAH — You still have time to request your absentee mail in ballot for next Tuesday's primary. Many people are choosing to vote by mail due to COVID-19 concerns. With busy phone lines and some clerks' offices overwhelmed by the sheer volume of requests, many voters are worried they won't get their ballot in time.

Kentucky District 43 Rep. Charles Booker, who is running in the Democratic primary for Senate, joined in on the unity march to fight for racial justice.

Drivers who usually use the Cave-in-Rock Ferry should be aware of possible delays through this weekend from heavy traffic from the nearby Hog Rock Motorcycle Rally which runs through June 11 through the 14. 

Marion Police are searching for 27-year-old Demetrius Hernandez after an attempted murder from June 6. Officers say Hernandez is considered armed and dangerous. Call the police department if you know where Hernandez could be. 

The Paducah-McCracken County N.A.A.C.P. is co-hosting a city commission virtual forum Thursday. The forum will be broadcast on Facebook live on the Paducah N.A.A.C.P.'s page and through Channel 2. 

Protesters in Paducah and McCracken County want to take their message beyond the courthouse steps and into the voting booths. Black leaders have set up voter registration tables outside black-owned businesses.

More than 160 people cast their ballots at the McCracken County Courthouse Monday, which was the first day of in-person voting for Kentucky’s primary.

The event's purpose is to create a dialogue regarding an increase in positive cultural interactions and police/community relations.

COVID-19 is changing how you will vote this year for the Kentucky primary election.

It is also changing when you will get the results.

Political outsider and businessman George Bray says a fresh perspective and more thoughtful spending of taxpayer dollars is what's needed in Paducah in his bid for mayor. 

A familiar face in western Kentucky, Paducah and inside city hall is Paducah Commissioner Richard Abraham. He's making a renewed bid for mayor of Paducah after a previous run in 2004. 

Nearly four years ago then candidate Brandi Harless successfully ousted the incumbent mayor of Paducah. The western Kentucky native said she was excited to start working as a public servant, not a politician. Fast forward to 2020 and Mayor Harless has her eyes on reelection.

The forum, featuring McGrath, Charles Booker and Mike Broihier, came about three weeks before the state’s primary. 

Kentucky's primary is just three weeks away. Because of the pandemic, there are more options for voters than in the past.

After calls from various quarters for a final debate in the Democratic campaign for U.S. Senate, all three major campaigns have agreed to an appearance on June 1 hosted by Kentucky Educational Television. 

As part of WPSD Local 6’s Decision 2020 coverage, we are focusing time and resources on elements aimed at providing voters details on the candidates’ platforms.

Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Friday the online portal to register for an absentee ballot for Kentucky's primary election June 23 is now open. 

The primary election will be held June 23, 2020. 

The state's primary, which was scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, is now being held on Tuesday, June 23 due to COVID-19.