LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Kentuckians looking through their ballots Tuesday may find races with only one candidate. In Fayette County, the judge-executive, county clerk, county attorney and sheriff races are all uncontested.
The same can be seen in Madison County.
Voter attention on national politics
Dr. Stephen Voss, an elections and voting behavior specialist, said the lack of competition in some local races comes down to voter attention.
“The reason we don’t see competition in some local races is because its so hard to get voters to pay attention to what’s going on at the local level,” Voss said…