http://www.dailyindependent.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_319082417.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_319082417.html Now that Daniel Mongiardo will be taking the oath of office as lieutenant governor on Dec. 11, Senate President David Williams wants him to vacate his seat in the Senate immediately. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:48:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_318084513.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_318084513.html Gov.-elect Steve Beshear's inauguration next month is going to have a Kentucky theme to it, with many horses. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:23:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_314172448.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_314172448.html 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. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:48:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_313062345.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_313062345.html 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. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:03:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_312065850.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_312065850.html Gov.-elect Steve Beshear said Wednesday that his lopsided victory was a clear signal that Kentuckians want to decide the fate of casino gambling. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:23:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310223249.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310223249.html 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. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310212545.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310212545.html Two Greenup city officials who were appointed to fill vacancies earlier this year will get to hold onto those jobs awhile longer. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310222559.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310222559.html 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. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310183606.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310183606.html Voters in Westwood have said no for the second time in two years to a three percent tax on utilities. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:17:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310211330.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310211330.html 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. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:10:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310230946.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310230946.html Auditor Crit Luallen won a second term Tuesday over Republican Linda Greenwell in a rematch of the race from four years ago. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:06:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310230531.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310230531.html Secretary of State Trey Grayson won a second term on Tuesday, defeating former small-town mayor Bruce Hendrickson, a Democrat. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310230028.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310230028.html Democrat Todd Hollenbach was elected state treasurer on Tuesday, defeating a Republican who said the job was irrelevant and should be abolished. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:57:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310225547.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310225547.html 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. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310224831.html http://www.dailyindependent.com/election2007/local_story_310224831.html 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