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Will there be a debate in the Ohio governor’s race? The answer is debatable.
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohioans who want to watch candidates for governor debate each other in a televised statewide event this year might not get that opportunity. For… Read More
![John Cranley, former mayor of Cincinnati, responds to a question in the Ohio Gubernatorial Democratic Primary Debate with Nan Whaley, former mayor of Dayton, at the Paul Robeson Cultural & Performing Arts Center at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/l-r-john-cranley-and-nan-whaley-at-ohio-debate-commissions-democratic-gubernatorial-debate-march-29-2022-credit-josh-bickel-ohio-debate-commission-1-scaled-e1651006174841-900x422.jpg)
Democrats running for Ohio governor pitch their approach to pressing issues
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Democrats in Ohio cast their primary ballots for governor in this May 3 election, they’ll have to choose between two southwest Ohio former… Read More
![In this March 21, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley listens during a city council meeting in Cincinnati. Cranley has made it official: he's running to be governor of Ohio. With the launch of his campaign, he joins his friend, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, in the Democratic field.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AP21220777397745-e1628618032704-900x422.jpg)
Cincinnati Mayor Officially Enters The Race For Governor
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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CINCINATTI (Statehouse News Bureau) — Cranley has been saying he’s running for governor for months. But now, he’s making it official. Cranley said Cincinnati was going through some tough times… Read More
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Debate Set For WVa. Gov. Jim Justice, Dem Challenger Salango
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice and Democratic challenger Ben Salango are set to participate in their only scheduled debate before the Nov. 3 election. The… Read More
![Andy Beshear and Gov. Matt Bevin](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AP_19142439832215-e1563380813161-900x422.jpg)
Beshear Praises Bevin Administration’s Help in Transition
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Gov.-elect Andy Beshear says Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration is giving its “best efforts” to assist his transition team as he prepares to become Kentucky’s governor next… Read More
![Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announces his intent to call for a recanvass of the voting results from Tuesday's gubernatorial elections during a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AP_19310814766782-e1573231103872-900x422.jpg)
Kentucky Governor Faces Big Decision in Contested Election
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin could face a legacy-defining decision when the vote totals from the Kentucky governor’s race are double-checked Thursday — concede to Democrat Andy… Read More
![Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announces his intent to call for a recanvass of the voting results from Tuesday's gubernatorial elections during a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AP_19310817496240-e1573145528396-900x422.jpg)
Bevin Seeks Vote Recanvass While Beshear Starts Transition
By: Bruce Schriener | AP
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin said next week’s recanvass of the vote count in Kentucky’s gubernatorial election won’t be his last move in challenging the results, which… Read More
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Beshear Proposes Pay Raise for Kentucky Teachers
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andy Beshear is proposing a $2,000 across-the-board pay raise for Kentucky’s teachers. Beshear rolled out his plan Wednesday in an effort to increase… Read More
![Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin at an event](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hepconnectbevin-e1556291685246-900x422.jpg)
Bevin Campaign Ad Touts Job Growth During His Term
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s first TV ad of his fall reelection campaign plays up the state’s job growth and his willingness to make tough choices… Read More
![Andy Beshear](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AP_17067616210055-e1505736668382-900x422.jpg)
Beshear Puts Health Care at Forefront in New Ad
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Democrat Andy Beshear is trying to nudge health care to the forefront of Kentucky’s race for governor with a new TV ad. In the ad, Beshear… Read More
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Edelen Fundraising Boosted by Running Mate’s Loan
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A new campaign finance report from Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial candidate Adam Edelen shows his running mate contributed another $1 million in loans to boost their campaign…. Read More
![Jacksonville, Ohio- Voters cast in their ballots.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Swensen_voting-1-2-e1492966382495-900x422.jpg)
Edelen Files for Kentucky Governor Ahead of Tuesday’s Deadline
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Democrat Adam Edelen has filed to run for governor of Kentucky, promising an issues-based campaign that does not accept money from political action committees. Edelen filed… Read More
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Beshear Files For Kentucky Governor, Urges Opponents To Release Taxes
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has officially filed to run for governor, calling on his Democratic opponents to release their tax returns ahead of the primary… Read More
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Former Kentucky Auditor Files Paperwork To Raise Money For Governor’s Race
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A former Kentucky auditor has filed paperwork to raise money for the 2019 governor’s race. Adam Edelen filed a letter of intent with the Kentucky Registry… Read More