Voting & Elections
The official paper slip or digital screen that a voter uses to mark their confidential choices on election day
Ballot
The chief executive official elected by residents to lead town operations, manage departments, and oversee city policies
Mayor
Vital recurring municipal household services such as tap water, electrical power, heating gas, and trash collection
Utilities
Who is the incumbent in the School Board District 2 race?
Tyler Murphy
Kentucky's senator who became the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history.
*hint: M.M.
Mitch McConnell
The formal constitutional action of casting a decision or choosing a representative in a democratic race
Vote
An elected official who currently holds a government office and is actively running to retain their position
incumbent
The serious community hardship that occurs when households lack consistent, reliable access to sufficient nutritious food
Food insecurity
One of the main topics the School Board candidates were asked to address was the _____________.
budget / debt
This 7-term Republican Congressman from Lexington is a candidate for the open Senate seat.
*hint: A.B.
Andy Barr
The fundamental reason democratic systems guarantee private, secret ballots for all registered citizens
Preventing voter intimidation, pressure, or retaliation, ensuring all citizens vote freely
A political challenger running against another person in an election contest to win the same government position
Opponent
Regulated residential properties and lower-rent apartments designed for working families earning low to moderate wages
Affordable Housing
The Fayette County Board of Education is made up of _____ elected members.
5
This former state representitive from Louisville is making his 3rd run for U.S. Senate as the Democratic candidate.
*hint: C.B.
Charles Booker
Any individual citizen who launches a campaign and runs for a public office or city council seat
Candidate
The reason responsible voters compare the past record of an incumbent against the campaign promises of an opponent
To determine which person has the strongest track record, best policy solutions, and practical plans to solve city problems?
The respectful term used by social service providers for residents who lack permanent shelter and sleep on the streets
Unhoused
What is the name of your school's county?
Fayette
Who uses the campaign slogan, "I love this place we call Kentucky"?
Andy Barr
Name 3 candidates running for Council At-Large
Dan Wu Christopher Shafer
James Brown Stephanie Spires
Herbert Lynn Tate Ohmer
Who is the incumbent in the Mayoral race?
Linda Gorton
Where can you go, here at school, to learn about resources that are available to Crawford families.
*hint: Mrs. Faulkner is in charge!
Family Resource Center
Who is the school board's only employee?
The superintendent
Who uses the campaign slogan, "From the Hood to the Holler"?
Charles Booker