Category Archives: Election 2022
Few incumbents have refiled for 2022 election
James Happy Neal, a current Glasgow City Council member, has refiled for election. Neal refiled Dec. 13. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) GLASGOW, Ky. - Local incumbents are slow to file this year as Kentuck...
Dec 16, 2021
Royse announces Glasgow mayoral candidacy
(PHOTO SUBMITTED BY HENRY ROYSE) GLASGOW, Ky. - Henry Royse filed his papers Monday as a candidate for mayor of Glasgow. Royse grew up in Glasgow - a product of Glasgow City Schools and Western Kentuc...
Nov 29, 2021
Huff announces jailer candidacy in Barren County
Cody Huff stands near his three children at the Barren County fiscal court chambers following his announcement regarding his intent to run for Barren County Jailer. Huff, a former deputy jailer, made ...
Nov 19, 2021
Turcotte, former GPD chief, files for sheriff's race
Guy Turcotte attends a political announcement event for Barren County judge executive candidate Jamie Byrd on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Turcotte has filed to run for sheriff of Barren County. (BRENNAN...
Nov 15, 2021
Several incumbents, newcomers file for local offices ahead of 2022 primary
Voters check in during the delayed 2020 primary election at Barren County High School's gymnasium on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The election was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU ...
Nov 08, 2021
Shirley reveals jailer candidacy again, details fiscal responsibility
Aaron Shirley, candidate for Barren County jailer, speaks to a crowd gathered inside the Barren County fiscal court room at the Barren County Government Center on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Shirley reve...
Nov 04, 2021
Imel announces Warren Co. magistrate candidacy
Joe Imel, area photojournalist, announced recently he intends to file for the Republican nomination for Warren County's 4th magisterial district. (JOE IMEL/PHOTO SUBMITTED) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Joe Im...
Nov 03, 2021
Birdwell details upcoming 2022 county election, filing begins Wednesday
Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell assists customers at her office on Monday, May 4, 2020. Birdwell's office was closed to customers for an extended period of time amid the coronavirus pandemic. (BRE...
Nov 01, 2021
Byrd announces candidacy for Barren County judge executive
Jamie Bewley Byrd, Republican candidate for Barren County judge executive, speaks to a crowd gathered at the Ole French Restaurant in Glasgow on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Byrd announced her candidacy ...
Oct 28, 2021
Birdwell discusses aging election equipment; election filing begins Nov. 3
Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell inspects a document while helping a customer from a window installed at her office during the earlier months of the COVID-19 pandemic. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) GLASGO...
Oct 21, 2021