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Kentucky became the 15th U.S. state on June 1, 1792. Its capital is Frankfort. ↗

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Voting booths at Warren County’s Ephram White Park polling station in November 2024; historical Kentucky voting photograph.

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Population4,606,8642025-07-01
Citizen voting-age population3,401,7872020–2024 ACS five-year
U.S. House seats6119th Congress (2025–2027)
Median household income$63,7262020–2024
Voting-age turnout58.8%2024 general · estimated voting-age population
Land area (sq. mi.)39,491.612020

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State representation

Kentucky’s statewide offices, representatives, regional bodies, and local areas.

State leadership

Kentucky statewide officeholders

Current statewide officials, U.S. senators and Supreme Court justices. Court dates describe membership, not Chief Justice leadership. Unavailable details remain explicit.

Statewide Executives

8 listed officeholders
Andy BeshearGovernor of KentuckyAndy BeshearDemocraticFirst elected: 2019 (inferred)Last elected: 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2027 (inferred)Open Office Page
Jacqueline ColemanLieutenant Governor of KentuckyJacqueline ColemanDemocraticFirst elected: November 5, 2019 (inferred)Last elected: 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2027 (inferred)Open Office Page
Michael G. AdamsSecretary of State of KentuckyMichael G. AdamsRepublicanFirst elected: 2019 (inferred)Last elected: 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2028 (inferred)Open Office Page
Russell ColemanAttorney General of KentuckyRussell ColemanRepublicanFirst elected: November 7, 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2028 (inferred)Open Office Page
Mark MetcalfState Treasurer of KentuckyMark MetcalfRepublicanFirst elected: 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2028 (inferred)Open Office Page
Allison BallAuditor of Public Accounts of KentuckyAllison BallRepublicanFirst elected: 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2028 (inferred)Open Office Page
Robbie FletcherCommissioner of Education, KentuckyRobbie FletcherNonpartisan officeFirst appointed: March 21, 2024 (inferred)Scheduled term end: June 30, 2028 (inferred)Open Office Page
Jonathan ShellCommissioner of AgricultureJonathan ShellRepublicanFirst elected: November 7, 2023 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2028 (inferred)Open Office Page

U.S. Senators

2 listed officeholders

Kentucky Supreme Court

7 listed officeholders
Debra Hembree LambertChief Justice of KentuckyDebra Hembree LambertNonpartisan officeFirst selected: November 2018 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2027 (inferred)Open Office Page
Robert ConleyDeputy Chief JusticeRobert ConleyNonpartisan officeFirst selected: November 2020 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2029 (inferred)Open Office Page
Angela McCormick BisigJusticeAngela McCormick BisigNonpartisan officeFirst selected: November 2022 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2031 (inferred)Open Office Page
Christopher NickellJusticeChristopher NickellNonpartisan officeFirst selected: November 2019 (inferred)Latest selection: November 2022 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2031 (inferred)Open Office Page
Kelly ThompsonJusticeKelly ThompsonNonpartisan officeFirst selected: November 2022 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2031 (inferred)Open Office Page
Michelle M. KellerJusticeMichelle M. KellerNonpartisan officeFirst selected: April 2013 (inferred)Latest selection: 2022 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2031 (inferred)Open Office Page
Pamela R. GoodwineJusticePamela R. GoodwineNonpartisan officeFirst selected: November 2024 (inferred)Scheduled term end: 2033 (inferred)Open Office Page

Current elections

November 3, 2026 statewide election

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Government structure

Statewide boards and public systems

Selected education, transportation and utility systems. Counts retain their distinct units.

Governor and court authority

How Kentucky Supreme Court seats are filled

Elected

Regular selection
Voters elect justices in nonpartisan elections.
Districts
One justice is selected from each of seven Supreme Court districts.
Regular term
Regular Supreme Court membership terms are eight years. Chief Justice leadership is a separate selection.
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Public education

Statewide education governance

State education and public higher education.

Selected public system171public school districts under Kentucky Board of Education oversight

Kentucky Department of Education

The department supports Kentucky public education. The Kentucky Board of Education develops statewide policy and oversees 171 public school districts; this count describes districts, not board seats. The governor appoints 11 voting Kentucky Board of Education members: seven representing Supreme Court districts and four at large. Four additional members serve without a vote. The board sets policy for the department.

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Selected public system14members named in the current KHEAA board directory (9 appointed and 5 ex officio)

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

KHEAA administers student grants, scholarships and college-access services. Its current directory names nine appointed and five ex officio board members; this is a listed-members count, not a claim about authorized capacity or vacancies. The agency’s annual report describes governor-appointed directors plus five ex officio KHEAA voting members. The board appoints the executive director. KHEAA and KHESLC have distinct ex officio voting rules.

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Selected statewide bodies

Boards and commissions

Transportation administration and utility regulation.

Selected public system12highway district offices

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways

The Department of Highways operates through 12 highway district offices. These are administrative transportation regions, not elected districts or a 12-member governing board. Administrative district offices of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Highways; no separate popular election or district governing-board membership is asserted.

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Selected public system5statutory commissioner positions

Kentucky Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission regulates rates and service for jurisdictional utilities. Its current five-member structure is distinct from the older three-member commission and from three-member hearing panels. Five members appointed by the governor, subject to Senate confirmation under KRS 11.160. Commissioners elect the chair from among themselves.

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Statewide reporting

Kentucky in the news

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Kentucky State Capitol exterior with scaffolding around the dome.
Arden Barnes / Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Lantern

Even with a GOP supermajority, some of KY’s legislative races have competitive spice

Kentucky Lantern examines competitive General Assembly races ahead of the November 3 election, including several House and Senate contests. The report describes candidates’ priorities and the Republican supermajorities in both chambers.

By Hannah Pinski Read original
Kentucky Board of Education Vice Chair Holly Bloodworth speaks at the meeting table beside Chair Lu Young.
Myles Young / Kentucky Department of Education, October 7, 2026
Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky Board of Education approves accountability regulation amendment, sending it to public comment

The Kentucky Board of Education approved an amendment to the state’s school-accountability regulation. The department says the proposal moves into regulatory review and public comment, with changes addressing student growth and chronic absenteeism.

By Kentucky Department of Education Read original
Students and adults cut a red ribbon for the Kentucky School for the Blind greenhouse.
Fiona Morgan / Kentucky Department of Education, October 7, 2026
Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky School for the Blind greenhouse expands hands-on learning and career exploration

A new greenhouse at the Kentucky School for the Blind gives students accessible opportunities to study plants and sustainability. The department describes tactile features, practical learning, and career exploration following the October 7 ribbon cutting.

By Kentucky Department of Education Read original

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U.S. Census Bureau state statistics

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Kentucky Court of Justice

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Kentucky Secretary of State

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Pulaski County Clerk, Kentucky

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Commonwealth of Kentucky — Kentucky.gov

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Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

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National Governors Association

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National Lieutenant Governors Association

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Democratic Attorneys General Association — public candidate profiles

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Council of Chief State School Officers

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National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

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KY official transportation agency

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U.S. House of Representatives member directory

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Kentucky State Board of Elections

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University of Florida Election Lab

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Kentucky Governor’s Office

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Governor’s Office · Andy Beshear · official account linksExact institutional social destinations linked by the named office.Lieutenant Governor · Jacqueline Coleman · official account linksExact institutional social destinations linked by the named office.
Ballotpedia

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Kentucky Education Commissioner · office classificationNonpartisan office describes the position, not Robbie Fletcher’s personal political affiliation.
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U.S. Census Bureau state statistics

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Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

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KY official transportation agency

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Kentucky State Board of Elections

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United States Senate

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U.S. House of Representatives member directory

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Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

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KY official transportation agency

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Kentucky State Board of Elections

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Commonwealth of Kentucky — Kentucky.gov

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Kentucky Secretary of State

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Kentucky Lantern — original reporting and public-record copies

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Commonwealth of Kentucky — Kentucky.gov

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National Governors AssociationOfficial portrait of Andy BeshearOffice of the Governor of KentuckyOfficial portrait of Jacqueline ColemanKentucky Secretary of StatePortrait of Michael G. AdamsKentucky Office of the Attorney GeneralPortrait of Russell ColemanKentucky State TreasuryPortrait of Mark MetcalfKentucky Auditor of Public AccountsPortrait of Allison BallKentucky Department of EducationPortrait of Robbie FletcherNational Association of State Departments of AgriculturePortrait of Jonathan ShellKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Debra Hembree LambertKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Robert B. ConleyKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Angela McCormick BisigKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Christopher Shea NickellKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Kelly ThompsonKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Michelle M. KellerKentucky Court of JusticePortrait of Pamela R. GoodwineU.S. Government Publishing Office, Congressional Pictorial DirectoryPortrait of Mitch McConnellU.S. Government Publishing Office, Congressional Pictorial DirectoryPortrait of Rand PaulOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of James ComerOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of Brett GuthrieOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of Morgan McGarveyOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of Thomas MassieOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of Harold RogersOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of Andy BarrKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jason HowellKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Danny CarrollKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Craig RichardsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Robby MillsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Stephen MeredithKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Lindsey TichenorKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Aaron ReedKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Gary BoswellKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of David P. GivensKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Matthew DeneenKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Steve RawlingsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Amanda Mays BledsoeKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Reginald L. ThomasKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jimmy HigdonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Rick GirdlerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Max WiseKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Matt NunnKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Robin L. WebbKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Cassie Chambers ArmstrongKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Gex WilliamsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Brandon J. StormKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Donald DouglasKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Christian McDanielKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Shelley Funke FrommeyerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Robert StiversKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Karen BergKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Stephen WestKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Greg ElkinsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Scott MadonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Brandon SmithKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Phillip WheelerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Mike WilsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Gerald A. NealKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jared CarpenterKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Keturah J. HerronKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Julie Raque AdamsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Gary ClemonsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Michael J. NemesKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Steven RudyKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Josh CallowayKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Scott SharpKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of J.T. PayneKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jim Gooch Jr.Kentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of DJ JohnsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Scott LewisKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Rebecca RaymerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jason PetrieKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Robert DuvallKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Samara HeavrinKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Michael MeredithKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Kim HollowayKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Kevin JacksonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Amy NeighborsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Shawn McPhersonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Steve RileyKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Ryan BivensKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Steve BratcherKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Peyton GriffeeKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Nancy TateKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jared BaumanKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Chris LewisKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Randy BridgesKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Daniel GrossbergKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Susan WittenKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Tina BojanowskiKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jason NemesKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Sarah StalkerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Lisa WillnerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of John HodgsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Emily CallawayKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Rachel RoarxKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Matt LockettKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Wade WilliamsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Nima KulkarniKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Mary Lou MarzianKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Joshua WatkinsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Pamela StevensonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Beverly Chester-BurtonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Adam MooreKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Al GentryKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Felicia RabournKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Ken FlemingKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Thomas HuffKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Mary Beth ImesKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Candy MassaroniKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Michael Sarge PollockKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Ken UpchurchKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of James TiptonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Daniel ElliottKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Kim KingKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Daniel FisterKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Erika HancockKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Jennifer DeckerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of David W. OsborneKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Chris FreelandKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Marianne ProctorKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Savannah MaddoxKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Tony HamptonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Kim BantaKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Kimberly Poore MoserKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Stephanie DietzKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of T.J. RobertsKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Matthew LehmanKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Mike ClinesKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Steven DoanKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Suzanne MilesKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of William LawrenceKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Josh BrayKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Matthew KochKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Ryan DotsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of David HaleKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Lindsey BurkeKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Anne Gay DonworthKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of George Brown Jr.Kentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Mark HartKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Chad AullKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Walker ThomasKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of David MeadeKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Deanna GordonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Nick WilsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Josh BranscumKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Chris FugateKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Shane BakerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Tom SmithKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Adam BowlingKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Vanessa GrosslKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Timmy TruettKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Myron DossettKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Derek LewisKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Bill WesleyKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of John BlantonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Adrielle CamuelKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Mitch WhitakerKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Ashley Tackett LafertyKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Patrick FlanneryKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Bobby McCoolKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Aaron ThompsonKentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research CommissionPortrait of Richard WhiteArden Barnes / Kentucky LanternKentucky State Capitol exterior with scaffolding around the dome.Myles Young / Kentucky Department of Education, October 7, 2026Kentucky Board of Education Vice Chair Holly Bloodworth speaks at the meeting table beside Chair Lu Young.Fiona Morgan / Kentucky Department of Education, October 7, 2026Students and adults cut a red ribbon for the Kentucky School for the Blind greenhouse.Austin Anthony / Kentucky Lantern · November 2024 voting photographOriginal caption identifies Warren County residents casting early votes in November2024 at EphramWhitePark. 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