Ryan Van Velzer

Some news: I'm Kentucky Public Radio's new managing editor. I’m excited to edit a talented statewide politics team and manage a collaboration of public radio stations that reaches all 120 Kentucky counties. lpm.org/news/2024-03-2…

Congressman Thomas Massie is on his way out. The Republican eccentric lost his primary challenge in northern Kentucky Tuesday under the immense pressure exerted by President Donald Trump to oust him. Here's what election results tell us. lpm.org/news/2026-05-2…

A Louisville Democratic state lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct was among incumbents who appeared to lose their primaries in Kentucky. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

Charles Booker advances to the general election as Kentucky Democrats’ nominee to take on GOP Rep. Andy Barr in the race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

In a major victory for President Trump, his hand-picked challenger, Ed Gallrein, beat out U.S. House Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky House GOP primary, ending Massie's reelection bid. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr won the GOP primary in his bid to take over the seat long held by Sen. Mitch McConnell, aided by his late endorsement from Trump. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

Watch real-time election results roll in from the Associated Press for the most important races in Kentucky for the May 19, 2026 primary election. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

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Kentucky voters will choose party nominees in several big federal and state primary races, including two expensive and contentious GOP ones for U.S. Senate and House. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a well-known fiscal hawk and frequent “no” vote, is facing the toughest primary challenge of his career from former Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

Democratic state Rep. Daniel Grossberg of Louisville is facing off against two primary challengers — and years of misconduct allegations from women. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

First day of early voting in Kentucky is today! We've got really cool voter guide that gives you a personalized ballot based on your address and party registration: lpm.org/news/2026-04-1…

Several House GOP incumbents in northern Kentucky have been ousted by primary challengers in recent years. Two incumbents are now holding off similar challenges from their right, who are targeting their votes against anti-transgender legislation. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

A week before primary election day, an alleged former girlfriend of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie accused him of offering her hush money and of being “emotionally abusive.” Massie calls the accusations “unsubstantiated” and says he’s consulted a lawyer. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

In a crowded primary, some Democratic familiar faces — and a couple new ones — are squaring off for the chance to flip Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat. Here’s what you need to know. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

Keeping with tradition, taxpayers pay for the Louisville mayor’s Derby fun. lpm.org/investigate/20…

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A door camera shows Democratic candidate Max Morley taking a political advertisement out of a mailbox. He’s one of the primary challengers facing scandal-plagued Kentucky Rep. Daniel Grossberg. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

GOP Congressman Thomas Massie’s challenger Ed Gallrein attacks his voting record. But Massie said if his constituents read the bills he’s voting on, they’d do the same. lpm.org/news/2026-05-1…

Post up on the campaign FB page for Ed Gallrein (the Trump-endorsed GOP primary opponent against Rep. Thomas Massie) begins with: “Here’s a polished social media post in your usual campaign/community-focused tone.”

Kentucky Chief Justice Debra Lambert denied the motion from former Gov. Matt Bevin to remove the judge from his divorce case. lpm.org/news/2026-05-0…