The 2023 Primary Election is Tuesday, here’s what you need to know.
With no local races, the Kentucky gubernatorial, secretary of state, commission of agriculture, state treasurer, and auditor of public accounts races dominate the ballot.
The Republican race for the right to take on the presumed Democratic Party winner, Gov. Andy Beshear — although he faces challenges from two hopefuls — includes 12 candidates; one who resides in Grayson County.
At the top of the GOP gubernatorial ballot sits Grayson County resident Jacob Clark, followed by Kentucky Army National Guard member David O. Cooper, former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft, suspended attorney Eric Deters, McCreary County School Board member Bob DeVore, state Auditor Mike Harmon, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, Dennis Ray Ormerod, Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles, Johnny Ray Rice, Robbie C. Smith, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
Challenging Gov. Andy Beshear are Peppy Martin, the GOP nominee for governor in 1999, and perennial candidate, Geoffrey M. “Geoff” Young.
Republican Allison Ball, twice elected state Treasurer, is running for Auditor of Public Accounts against Derek Petteys.
GOP incumbent Secretary of State Michael Adams is being challenged Stephen L. Knipper and Allen Miracle.
Running for state Treasurer are Republican hopefuls Mark H. Metcalf, O.C. “OJ” Oleka and Andrew Cooperrrider.
Vying to become Kentucky’s next Commissioner of Agriculture on the GOP slate are Jonathan Shell and Richard Heath. Mikael Malone and Sierra J. Enlow will battle to represent Democrats in the ag commissioner race in November.
A sample ballot can be found below.
Precinct locations
The polls open Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m.
Registered voters may vote at any of the seven precinct locations listed below, and must present a valid driver’s license or photo ID.
- Centre on Main – 425 South Main Street, Leitchfield
- Church of Joy Gymnasium – 100 Schoolhouse Road, Leitchfield
- Old Caneyville School – 202 East Maple Street, Caneyville
- Falls of Rough Fire Department – 123 Green Farms Road, Falls of Rough
- Rock Creek Voting House – 10658 Grayson Springs Road, Clarkson
- Clarkson City Hall and Community Center – 213 Millerstown Street, Clarkson
- Big Clifty Community Center – 280 Cemetery Road, Big Clifty
Sample ballot
To view the sample ballot at the Kentucky secretary of state’s website, click here.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
