#WATCH | KYSecState Michael Adams tells me he is expecting a 20% voter turnout for Kentucky’s May 2026 primary election. As of this month, according to the state board of elections, there are 3,365,369 registered voters in Kentucky.

#NEW | Max Morley, a Democratic candidate for Kentucky House in Louisville, is seen on a home security camera taking a political advertisement out of a homeowner's mailbox and putting it into his back pocket. Morley confirmed it was him, apologized & has dropped out of his primary race.

Happy Mothers Day! SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY” Watch my conversation with Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball discussing suspected fraud in state-run federal programs, latest on a forensic audit of Fayette County Public Schools & more. ⏰: 10am & 3pm 📺: Spectrum News 1

This week on In Focus KY: Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman discusses what led to her decision to launch a campaign as the first major candidate to enter the 2027 Kentucky governor's race. #kygov

#NEW | Republican U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron: “I’m not running to impress Washington. I’m running to represent this great Commonwealth." Cameron announced Tuesday that he is hosting a 9-day, 34-stop 'Kentucky First Tour,' leading up to Election Day on May 19. #kysen

#UPDATE | Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman released the following statement on the Governor’s executive order suspending the gas tax:

#NEW | Governor Andy Beshear, D-Ky., is signing emergency orders to freeze the state’s sales tax on gasoline starting in July & he’s declaring a state of emergency that could potentially lower the tax by 10 cents a gallon starting next week.

#NEW | While speaking to reporters at Churchill Downs Saturday, Kentucky Senate Republican primary candidate Daniel Cameron says he is a “Kentucky First Conservative” and remains confident about his chances to win the GOP nomination on Election Day. #kysen

#NEW | Rep. Andy Barr tells me President Trump called him ahead of endorsing his campaign in the #kysen Republican primary.

#NEW | Hours after being named Ambassador by Trump, Nate Morris steps out of the 2026 #kysen race, backs Andy Barr, and urges support for the “America First” agenda.

Nate Morris…ALL IN…for Andy Barr. Officially endorses Barr in Kentucky U.S. Senate republican primary. #kysen

#WHOA | President Donald Trump has jumped into the #kysen Republican primary in a MAJOR way! Trump asks Nate Morris to “step aside” from the race to take a role in the Trump administration as an ambassador. Trump is giving Andy Barr his complete and total endorsement.

#NEW | Post Positions for both Kentucky Oaks & Derby have been updated following scratches this week. OUT for OAKS: Bella Ballerina Miss My Mo Bottle of Rouge NEWLY IN for OAKS: Lovely Grey Nycon Resist OUT for DERBY: Silent Tatic Fulleffort NEWLY IN for DERBY: Great White Ocelli

A few photos from “Winsday” @churchilldowns.bsky.social !

#NEW | Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., takes a jab at Vice President J.D. Vance, when asked to choose between three names for a horse, with one option being: "You can't be doing that."

#NEW | Gov. Andy Beshear says a "big group" of @demgovs.org will be visiting this weekend as his guests for Kentucky Derby 152. This includes: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham & Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

#NEW | Jacqueline Coleman, newly declared candidate running for Kentucky Governor in 2027 says her goal is to name a Lieutenant Governor candidate, sooner rather than later and she also reveals the types of qualities she's looking for in that candidate. #kygov

#NEW | Jacqueline Coleman on 2027 bid for #kygov & criticism from male counterparts in politics: "When I launched this campaign, I made it about Kentuckians. And yet, when a lot of male politicians were asked about me, they tried to make it about them..."

#NEW | "I believe every Kentuckian deserves a shot at a better tomorrow..." Democrat Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman talks about her decision to run for Governor of Kentucky, becoming the first candidate from either party to enter the 2027 #kygov's race.

#NEW | Here are the final silks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

Ahhh! Take a look at my past Derby Day outfits! This coming Saturday, I’ll be working my 13th Kentucky Derby. But before Kentucky Derby day arrives, I have 5 other days of work (and clothing) at Churchill Downs to prepare for. 👀 Check back Monday! 👀

SUNDAY - We are kicking off Kentucky Derby week with a special edition of “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY” from Churchill Downs. My guests: 🏇: Darren Rogers, Churchill Downs 🏇: Kaitlin Benson, Churchill Downs 🏇: Jennifer Chappell, Louisville Councilwoman ⏰: 10a & 3p 📺: Spectrum News 1

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump & other dignitaries were safely removed by security after an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., Saturday night. According to multiple media reports, there did not immediately appear to be any injuries.

#NEW | Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie talks about his bill with Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado to require warrants for government initiated searches. The ‘Surveillance Accountability Act’ would also allow citizens to sue the government for violations of their rights.

#NEW | Interesting development in the KY-06 Democratic primary race…. Wednesday Jim Gray endorsed & announced his full support for Zach Dembo for Kentucky’s 6th congressional district. Gray is the former Lexington Mayor & now special advisor on Transportation to Gov. Beshear. #ky06

#NEW | KY Republican U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron launches 1st TV ad of #kysen primary called, ‘UNDER GOD’ In the ad, the former Attorney General and 2023 candidate for #kygov says, “We are in a spiritual battle for our country and for children. x.com/MarioAnderso...

#NEW | Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was honored with the LGBTQ Victory Fund's Allyship Award at its national brunch Sunday. Beshear was recognized for his “outspoken support of LGBTQ Kentuckians in a deeply conservative state and for repeatedly vetoing anti-LGBTQ legislation.” #kygov

#NEW | "So as your candidate for governor, you'll likely see me in coach mode," says Lt. Governor @JColemanKY who officially launched her Democratic run for Kentucky governor in 2027. Coleman played collegiate-level basketball & later coached high school for several years. #kygov

#BREAKING | Today in Frankfort, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman officially declared her candidacy to become the next governor of Kentucky. Coleman is the first candidate to launch a campaign to succeed Andy Beshear. #kygov

Kentucky State University (KSU), the state's only public HBCU, will be restructuring and shifting to become a polytechnic institution, among other things. Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 185 into law this week. #kyga26

#NEW | Sen. President Robert Stivers talks about the Senate suspending the impeachment trial of Fayette Co. Circuit Judge Julie Goodman to allow the Judicial Conduct Commission to conduct its investigation. Goodman is accused of abusing her power as a judge & interfering with the judicial process.

ANDY BESHEAR on 2028 run for president: “I will tell you I walked off the stage in 2023 having won re election by 5 points in Ky, which is like winning by 30 anywhere else. And I looked at my wife, & I said, whooo, we’ll never have to run a campaign again. And I'm not sure that's true today.”

Talking with Chelsea Handler was a joy!

#ICYMI | An independent poll is out from Quantus Insights in the #ky04 GOP primary race between Thomas Massie and Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein. Massie leads Gallrein 46.8% to 37.7% 14% undecided 1.5% say they will not vote Survey of likely registered voters conducted 4/6 & 4/7

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be in New York City on 4/11 participating in a 'Fireside Chat' during Rev. Al Sharpton's annual @NationalAction Network Convention. Beshear will join a list of other rumored 2028 presidential contenders who have been invited to participate.

#NEW | Gov. Andy Beshear D-Ky., says he does NOT support a Republican backed bill to create a statue for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in the renovated Ky Capitol rotunda. Beshear: “With everything going on in our country right now, Mitch McConnell could have prevented it.”

#INBOX | Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will deliver remarks following the indictment of London Mayor Randall Weddle. The AG’s office says Weddle was indicted on four counts of excessive campaign contributions to the Andy Beshear for Governor campaign & Ky Dems party.

Millions of protestors including in Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati gathered with signs, chants and costumes coordinated in demonstration against President Donald Trump’s actions and policies since he took office for his second term. #NoKings #Protest #DonaldTrump

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY” we discuss nuclear energy development, data centers & more! MY GUESTS: ✅ Eric King, Exec Director, Kentucky Energy Planning & Inventory Commission (EPIC) ✅ KY SENATE President Robert Stivers ✅ KY HOUSE speaker David Osborne 📺 10am & 3pm Spectrum News

Looking forward to joining @errollouis.bsky.social on his show ‘The Big Deal’ tonight to talk about all things Kentucky politics, including the latest on the #kysen & #ky04 races & the TL/DR on the ongoing Beshear/Vance feud! WATCH 9PM ET TONIGHT on Spectrum News!

#NEW | Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., slams Vice President J.D. Vance during a stop Tuesday in Northern Kentucky. BESHEAR: Well, if he is their candidate, I believe that he is both dangerous and arrogant and I believe should not be the next president of the United States.

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SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We discuss child welfare reform bills that are moving through #kyga26. MY GUESTS: KY House Families & Children committee chair State Rep. Samara Heavrin & Shannon Moody, Chief Policy & Strategy Officer for Kentucky Youth Advocates ⏰: 10a & 3p 📺: Spectrum News 1

Demetrus Liggins, superintendent for Fayette county Public Schools (FCPS), is 1 of 3 finalists for superintendent of the Hazelwood School District in Florissant, Missouri, according to that school district’s website. He will participate in a public forum March 31 in Florissant.

#NEW | KY House of Representatives vote 73-14 to send articles of impeachment to the Senate against sitting Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Goodman. Next up: A trial will now place in the Senate before the end of #kyga26.

Here are some pretty cool behind the scenes photos from our most recent #kysen debate Spectrum News 1. 🇺🇸🗳️📺 📸: Mason Brighton

“They acted like fools, low IQ fools.” Republican Kentucky Congressman James Comer is the House Oversight Chairman and he called Democrats' behavior at a Jeffrey Epstein investigation briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi “unacceptable” and “embarrassing.”

🏀It's #MarchMadness baby!!!! 🏀 #NCAABasketball In my Anderson EXPRESS MBB NCAA bracket I have: 🔵KENTUCKY making it to the ELITE EIGHT, but losing to Michigan 🔴LOUISVILLE out in the first round 🟠FLORIDA winning the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Be sure to join @SpectrumNews1KY Tuesday night for our LIVE Kentucky U.S. Senate Democratic debate. Our coverage begins at 7pm ET. #kysen

Kentucky men's basketball is going dancing as a No. 7 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. Mark Pope's Wildcats will face Santa Clara in St. Louis on Friday.