/politics/2023-election 2023 Election en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:58:22 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-gov-andy-beshear-runs-for-reelection Andy Beshear is the only statewide elected Democrat in Kentucky and is seeking reelection. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:58:22 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-gov-andy-beshear-runs-for-reelection Sylvia Goodman /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-daniel-cameron-runs-for-governor Daniel Cameron is challenging incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear instead of running for reelection to his job as the state's top law enforcement officer. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:56:36 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-daniel-cameron-runs-for-governor Sylvia Goodman /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-attorney-general Kentucky's attorney general is often called the state's chief law enforcement officer. The AG plays an important role in overseeing the state's prosecutorial system, and defending state laws. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:55:15 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-attorney-general Morgan Watkins /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-secretary-of-state This year's contest to be Kentucky's top elections officer pits incumbent GOP Secretary of State Michael Adams against former Democratic state Rep. Buddy Wheatley. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:53 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-secretary-of-state Stu Johnson /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-state-auditor The state auditor acts as the state’s chief watchdog of taxpayer dollars, responsible for investigating spending of public funds, from local agencies to state universities. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:51:53 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-state-auditor Lisa Autry /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-agriculture-commissioner Kentucky's agriculture commissioner promotes farming and horticulture and is also in charge of inspecting about 60,000 gas pumps across the state. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:50:09 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-agriculture-commissioner Hannah Saad /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-state-treasurer The treasurer acts as the state’s chief financial officer, ensuring tax dollars are spent legally. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:48:35 GMT /politics/2023-10-12/kentucky-public-radio-voter-guide-state-treasurer Shepherd Snyder