Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

Beshear planning Kentucky-themed inauguration
Gov.-elect Steve Beshear's inauguration next month is going to have a Kentucky theme to it, with many horses.
Republicans praise Fletcher, vow 2008 will be different
First they looked back, thanking Gov. Ernie Fletcher and listing his accomplishments. Then they looked forward, promising to unite and make sure U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is re-elected next year.
Beshear starts transition
Lt. Gov. Steve Pence, a Republican who was removed from his perch atop the state Justice Cabinet, will help Gov.-elect Steve Beshear with his incoming administration's transition to power.
Gov.-elect Steve Beshear meets with legislators
Gov.-elect Steve Beshear said Wednesday that his lopsided victory was a clear signal that Kentuckians want to decide the fate of casino gambling.
Beshear completes comeback
Democrat Steve Beshear easily defeated the scandal-plagued Republican incumbent Tuesday to become governor of Kentucky, pulling off a political comeback 20 years after he last held office.
Hewlett, Bentley win in Greenup
Two Greenup city officials who were appointed to fill vacancies earlier this year will get to hold onto those jobs awhile longer.
Beshear wins easily
Steve Beshear cruised to an easy 18-point win over incumbent Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher, crushing hopes for the Republican Party to hold onto the governor’s office for a second term.
Fairview voters nix tax
Voters in Westwood have said no for the second time in two years to a three percent tax on utilities.
Area voters in line with statewide balloting
Throughout Boyd, Greenup, Carter, Lawrence and Elliott counties, Democrat Steve Beshear and running mate Daniel Mongiardo maintained a healthy lead across the board in the race against incumbent Gov. Ernie Fletcher.
Democrat Luallen wins auditor's race in rematch of 2003
Auditor Crit Luallen won a second term Tuesday over Republican Linda Greenwell in a rematch of the race from four years ago.
Grayson wins second term in secretary of state's office
Secretary of State Trey Grayson won a second term on Tuesday, defeating former small-town mayor Bruce Hendrickson, a Democrat.
Democrat Hollenbach wins state treasurer race
Democrat Todd Hollenbach was elected state treasurer on Tuesday, defeating a Republican who said the job was irrelevant and should be abolished.
Farmer easily wins second term as state agriculture commissioner
Richie Farmer kept his political hot streak going by winning a second term as Kentucky's agricultural commissioner over Democrat David L. Williams on Tuesday.
Conway wins attorney general's race over Republican Lee
Democrat Jack Conway was elected attorney general on Tuesday, defeating socially conservative Republican Stan Lee in a race that offered stark differences in political philosophies
Grayson, Farmer survive Democratic landslide
The Democratic avalanche which buried Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher’s hopes for a second term didn’t over take two other Republican incumbents – Secretary of State Trey Grayson survived a challenge by Pikeville teacher and Mayor Bruce Hendrickson and Commissioner of Agriculture Richie Farmer easily turned back perennial and controversial candidate David Lynn Williams of Glasgow.
Ashland board seats filled
Molly Webb and Frank DeMartino, who were running for the two unexpired term seats on the Ashland Board of Education, received 2,777 and 2,272 votes respectively.
Facts to know
A brief rundown of today's election.
Few problems, light turnout as voters choose governor
A dispute over food and bathroom access led to workers threatening to leave a polling place in southwestern Kentucky, but officials reported few other problems as voters cast ballots for governor and other statewide offices Tuesday morning.

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