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Patti Minter releases statement following mayoral race
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Patti Minter released the following statement Thursday following this week's mayoral race in Bowling Green: "I ran for mayor because I believe Bowling Green deserves leadership that truly listens and leads, that embraces smart growth, and…
The Latest: Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority
AP - Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was…
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was…
City of Bonnieville votes to be dissolved
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The City of Bonnieville lost its incorporated status on election day. Election Day is about casting votes not only for politicians but also important decisions…
Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 2020 presidential election, Florida reported the results within a few hours of poll close of more than 99% of ballots cast. In California, almost one-third of ballots were uncounted after election night. The state was…
Bowling Green City Commissioners secure reelection
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Bowling Green's City Commission will remain intact. Carlos D'Angelo Bailey, Dana Beasley Brown, Melinda Hill and Sue Parrigin were reelected as city commissioners on Tuesday evening, securing the top four vote totals. The current city commissioners…
Alcott wins reelection for Bowling Green Mayor
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Todd Alcott has defeated challenger Patti Minter in the race for Bowling Green's Mayor. In a tight race, incumbent Alcott received 11,245 votes (52.68%) and Minter received 10,100 votes (47.32%). Mayor Alcott has served in the…
Warren County Public Schools releases statement on results of Amendment 2 vote
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has voted No on Constitutional Amendment 2. Amendment 2 asked voters to decide if the general assembly could provide financial support for the education of students outside the system of common (public)…
AP: Kentucky voters defeat a measure intended to allow tax dollar support for private school education
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that was intended to allow state lawmakers to allocate public tax dollars to support students attending private or charter schools. The defeat was a bitter setback for many…
Duvall wins reelection for Warren County Circuit Clerk
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - A familiar face will continue to serve as Warren County Circuit Clerk. Republican incumbent Brandi Duvall has defeated democratic challenger Sonya Kilgo Corder to retain the position. Duvall…
NBC projects James Comer as winner of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District
NBC - NBC News has called the race for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. Republican incumbent James Comer will continue to serve in the position, defeating democratic challenger Erin Marshall. News 40 will continue to provide the latest updates as 2024…
NBC projects Brett Guthrie as winner of Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District
NBC - Republican Incumbent Brett Guthrie has been projected by NBC as the winner for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District. The race includes Guthrie and Democrat Hank Linderman. Guthrie is vying for the chairman position of the House Energy and Commerce…
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins Vermont
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris won the Democratic stronghold of Vermont on Tuesday. The small state has voted in favor of Democratic candidates in the previous eight presidential elections. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, has been a critic of…
AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Indiana
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump won the presidential election in Indiana on Tuesday. The reliably conservative state, where Republicans have held the governor's office for 20 years, gave Trump its 11 electoral votes over Democrat Kamala Harris. Indiana has…
AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Kentucky
Former President Donald Trump won Kentucky for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, adding eight electoral votes to his tally. The Republican nominee for president has won Kentucky in every election since Democrat Bill Clinton carried the Bluegrass State in…
Kentucky judge executives share statements regarding medical cannabis on ballot
EDMONSON, HART counties - The judge executives of Edmonson and Hart counties have shared statements in relation to medical cannabis appearing on the county ballot this year. Edmonson County judge-executive Ronald Scott Lindsey shared the following statement: "Edmonson County Fiscal…
GOP Reps. Barr and Guthrie seek House chairs with their Kentucky reelection bids
WKU students share their thoughts on upcoming election
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Election Day is just around the corner. Now more than ever, there is an ignited conversation surrounding politics. The first Tuesday of November is…
Election 2024 - Brett Guthrie
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Brett Guthrie, the Republican candidate for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district.
Election 2024 - James Comer
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with James Comer, the Republican candidate for Kentucky's 1st congressional district.
Gov. Beshear announces date for cannabis dispensary lottery, addresses early voting
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - During his Team Kentucky update Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announced the dates for the lottery that will determine the locations for…
Voting locations in south-central Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40 has gathered a list of the key local locations and dates for this election season. For early voting and election day information, please read below. Sample ballots for each county can be found here.…
Bowling Green Independent School District and Warren County Public Schools address Amendment 2
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Members from the Warren County Public and Bowling Green Independent School Boards made their way to Fountain Square Park…
Election 2024 - Erin Marshall
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Erin Marshall, the Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 1st congressional district.
Early voting to continue at Logan County Extension Office after car hits front entrance
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. - The Logan County Extension Office will continue regular hours and early voting after a vehicle accident on Wednesday…
Election 2024 - Todd Alcott
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Morgan Hoover sits down with Todd Alcott, candidate for Bowling Green city Mayor.
Election 2024 - Sonya Kilgo Corder
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Morgan Hoover sits down with Sonya Kilgo Corder, Democratic candidate for Warren County Circuit Court Clerk.
Lt. Gov Jaqueline Coleman visits Bowling Green to discuss Amendment 2
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in Bowling Green Tuesday, and one stop she made was at the local UAW to discuss…
Election 2024 - Patti Minter
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Morgan Hoover sits down with Patti Minter, candidate for Bowling Green's city Mayor.
The latest on voting in Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - We are now eight days away from Election Day, and voting officials are gearing up for what many are expecting to be a huge turnout. Requests…
Rand Paul speaks on Amendment 2 along with his wife Kelley & Daniel Cameron
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - At La Gala, a rally is held in support of Amendment 2, which focuses on how tax dollars are distributed among schools in the Commonwealth. Former Attorney General…
Election 2024 - Brandi Duvall
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Morgan Hoover sits down with Brandi Duvall, Republican candidate for Warren County Circuit Court Clerk.
Election 2024 - Hank Linderman
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Hank Linderman, Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 2nd district congressional seat.
Election 2024 - Ryan Bivens
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Ryan Bivens, Republican candidate for the 24th district congressional seat.
Election 2024 - Johnny Pennington
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Johnny Pennington, Democratic candidate for the 24th district congressional seat.
Election 2024 - Stephen Meredith
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Stephen Meredith Republican candidate for the 5th district senate seat.
Election 2024 - Karen Pennington
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Karen Pennington, the Democratic candidate for the 9th District senate seat.
International community leader speaks on Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - With Election Day only two weeks away, Kentucky voters will have two constitutional amendments to consider on the ballot. Constitutional Amendment 1 deals…
Tommy on the Town: Early Voting Information with Lynette Yates
On this week's edition of Tommy on the Town, News 40's Tommy Modeszto hits the streets of Warren County! There, he meets up with Warren County Circuit Court Lynette Yates…
Warren County Conservatives host republican candidate forum
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Warren County Conservatives hosted a public question and answer forum on Monday. The panel consisted of returning and new candidates running for leadership…
Election 2024 - Jamie Skudlarek
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with Jamie Skudlarek, the Democratic candidate for the 5th District senate seat.
Election 2024 - David Givens
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - News 40's Tommy Modeszto sits down with David Givens, the Republican candidate for the 9th District senate seat.
Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce hosts Amendment Two public discussion
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The debate for Kentucky Constitutional Amendment Two continues across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce hosted superintendents from…
Private School Principal talks KY Constitutional Amendment 2
Bowling Green, Ky. - The controversial Kentucky Constitutional Amendment Number 2 has heard concerns from many public school officials. Now News 40 spoke to a private school that…
Warren County Conservatives hosts school choice forum
BOWLING, Ky. - The Warren County Conservatives hosted a School Choice Community Forum at Hilton Garden Inn on Tuesday evening. The event featured guest speakers Kelley Paul, wife of Senator Rand…
WCPS Superintendent Rob Clayton comments on Amendment 2
Bowling Green, Ky. - Election Day is almost here and yet another local superintendent is speaking out against the controversial Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2. The amendment, which would…
Local Superintendents express concerns for House Bill 2
Bowling Green, Ky. - This election cycle voters won't just be voting for candidates, they will also be voting on an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution. House Bill…
Understanding Disabled Persons Voting Rights
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With the election less than two months away, the Warren County Clerk's Office has partnered with Protection and Advocacy to educate the public about the voting rights of…
Sen. Rand Paul comments on presidential election
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Kentucky's Republican United States Sen. Rand Paul was in Bowling Green this week, answering some questions at an open house he hosted for his new…
Kentucky Democratic Party announces endorsement of Kamala Harris
FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Democratic Party Convention Delegation has announced its endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The delegation voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris after President…
