Darren Doyle, story:
All the ballots have been finalized and counted for the District 3 Magistrate race, which was the only contested local race in Edmonson County this election. The race for District 3 (Rocky Hill/Cedar Springs area) was write-in only. Tarter, a democrat who was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear in July after the passing of Republican incumbent Clark Wood, won a tight race over republican challenger B.J. Honeycutt by only 12 votes, 143-131, who had moved into second place on Tuesday night. Today, all mail-in ballots were processed and counted by the Edmonson County Election Board at the County Clerk's Office to make the final tally. Tarter claimed 42.1% of the district vote while Honeycutt took 38.6%. There were four other candidates in the race who garnered votes:
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Edmonson Showing Low Incidence Rate: All Surrounding Counties At Or Near State's Red Zone Darren Doyle, story:
Today, Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order to renew the state’s face coverings mandate for another 30 days. This is the fourth time he has extended the mandate. He also signed an executive order that extends previous orders allowing pharmacists to dispense 30-day refills. The current executive order is set to expire tonight at 11:59 p.m. The new order will be effective for 30 days beginning Nov. 5. Since Friday, Edmonson County's active COVID cases have dropped from 29 to 26, according to the latest data provided by the Barren River Health Department. Edmonson County not only has the lowest active and total case count in the entire BRDHD district, but is also only one of three counties in the entire state not listed in the orange or red zone incidence rated counties. Charlie Tarter Holds Slim Lead Over Second-Highest Magistrate Vote Recipient B.J. Honeycutt: Mail In Ballots Won't Be Complete Until Friday Darren Doyle, story: Republicans dominated the 2020 General Election in Edmonson County on Tuesday night with the narrowest partisan race being the Kentucky Senate race between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Amy McGrath. McConnell won with 76% of the vote over McGrath's 16%. McConnell was also named the winner statewide. Other winners in the county were President Donald Trump with 87%, Congressman Brett Guthrie with 87%, State Senator Steve Meredith with nearly 92%, and State Representative Michael Lee Meredith with 86%, all republican incumbents.
Trump and Guthrie were declared the winners in Kentucky as Trump picked up 8 electoral votes. Rep. Michael Lee Meredith was also declared the winner in the state house race. In Brownsville City races, Mayor Jerry Meredith ran unopposed and all 6 councilmen/women who ran were elected: Greg Nugent, Anthony Duvall, Shawn Northener, Stephanie Stewart Gibson, Ricky Simon, and Justin Meredith. The first Constitutional Amendment was voted 52% YES with 47% NO, with the second Constitutional Amendment 75% NO and 24% YES. Three school board members also ran unopposed, Alex Ulm, Paul Forester, and Mickey Johnson. Votes were still being counted for District 3 Magistrate race in Edmonson County and will not be officially announced until Friday, November 6th due to all mail-in ballots being processed; however, appointed democrat magistrate Charlie Tarter holds a slim lead over republican challenger B.J. Honecutt, 110 votes to 92. Honeycutt was second with votes counted as of tonight, according to the Edmonson County Election Board. Over 1,000 mail-in ballots will be finalized on Friday morning, the County Clerk's Office said. Darren Doyle, story and photo:
From the looks of local polls around Edmonson County today, one would think most everyone forgot to vote; however, most local voters have already cast their vote, according to County Clerk Kevin Alexander. "We've already had a 44% voter turnout for this election," he said. "The Secretary of State is expecting a 72% turnout number statewide and we could see even more of that here locally after today." If Edmonson County sees a total turnout number of 70 or more percent, than more than half of voters have already cast their vote. Normally, when Edmonson County sees a 30% voter turnout or lower, polls seem almost silent over the course of an entire Election Day. Only one contested local race is on the ballot for Edmonson voters, which is District 3 Magistrate, a write-in election. All other races are taking national and state attention with President, Senate, Congress, and state representation as well. Tallies across the nation are expected to be delayed days, weeks, or longer; however local races will be available tonight after all polls close. |
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