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VIDEO: University of Kentucky students opinions on the 2024 presidential election

Piper Renaud, Broadcaster November 7, 2024

Students at the University of Kentucky share their thoughts and opinions on the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

VIDEO: Social medias impact on the 2024 election

Giana Gallo, Broadcast & Podcast Editor November 6, 2024

Social media has become a strategy presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, have used in the 2024 election to try and capture the attention of young voters. Reporter Giana Gallo has more...

Donald Trump delivers a victory speech at his official watch party in the early hours of Nov. 6, 2024 at a Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo from livestream by the Associated Press.

Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris concedes

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor November 6, 2024

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election to become the 47th president of the United States reaching 277 electoral votes at 5:35 a.m. on Nov. 6., according to the Associated Press. Winning...

VIDEO: Polling locations across Lexington

Drew Metanchuk, Broadcaster November 5, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5 residents of Lexington, Kentucky headed to polling locations to fill out their ballots for the 2024 presidential election. There were several polling locations across Lexington where...

VIDEO: University of Kentucky students react to the 2024 presidential election

Emily Hardeman-Erbar, Broadcaster November 5, 2024

On Tuesday, November 5, students at the University of Kentucky share their opinions from both sides of the aisle prior to hearing the 2024 presidential election results.

VIDEO: Highlighting Fayette County political party volunteers this election season

Delaney Wells, Broadcaster November 5, 2024

Fayette County residents volunteer for both Republican and Democratic parties in order to get the message of both sides out to the community in hopes of popularizing their parties' candidates. They promote...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

Live 2024 presidential election updates

Casey Sebastiano, Lilly Keith, and Christian Kantosky November 5, 2024

Harris 226              Trump 312 As votes are counted and states are called, the Kentucky Kernel will be providing live updates state by state as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue the race...

A poll worker hands out an I Voted sticker on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at The Carver Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer

‘Your voice is heard.’ Election day brings new voters to the polls

Lilly Keith and Casey Sebastiano November 5, 2024

Across Lexington, Kentucky students took a trip to the polls to cast their first vote in a presidential election. The 2024 Presidential Race has shown nearly tied polls, according to the New York Times, ...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

Presidential candidates’ promises on key issues

Staff November 4, 2024

Immigration On the topic of immigration, Harris has said she plans to fix the U.S. immigration system and secure the country’s borders. According to the Kamala Harris campaign website, Harris supports...

Alisha Chaffin, 54, cheers during the rally To Get Out the Vote on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Burl Brew in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Fayette County Democrats hosts ‘Rally to Get out the Vote’

Zaida Bell-Frantz, Reporter November 1, 2024

With the 2024 election less than a week away, the Fayette County Democrats held a “Rally to Get out the Vote” event at the Burl Brew with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt Gov. Jacqueline Coleman...

Social Media and its impact on the 2024 presidential election

Social Media and its impact on the 2024 presidential election

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor October 23, 2024

Celebrity and influencer impact As we transition into fall and enter election season, Vice President Kamala Harris has incorporated the “brat summer” craze into her presidential election campaign,...

A voter fills out their ballot at a polling booth on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Elkhorn Crossing School in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

Everything you need to know to about how to vote in Lexington

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter October 22, 2024

What should I bring? Kentucky requires a form of photo ID to vote. This includes IDs like your driver’s license, military ID, college ID or Kentucky government ID.  If you don’t have a photo...

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