Live updates on Amendment 2, races in Kentucky

Today it is Election Day.

While the entire country will be focused on who will win the prize presidential electionseyes in Kentucky will also be on Amendment 2 and whether the Commonwealth will have the ability to channel public dollars to private schools.

Kentucky polls closes at 6pm local time, and The Courier Journal will full results for races in the Bluegrass State, the two state constitutional amendments, as well as for the Louisville Metro Council and Jefferson County Board of Education.

You can monitor the results all night long courier-journal.com.

Amendment 2 asks voters if they want to amend the state constitution to allow lawmakers to spend taxpayer money on non-public education, such as charter schools or school vouchers. The amendment has the potential to dramatically transform Kentucky’s education landscape if passed.

Click here for Amendment 2 results by county.

Amendment 1 asks voters to consider revising the state constitution to ban non-citizens from voting in Kentucky elections. The ballot measure is part of a national trend that will see voters in eight states play a role in voting among noncitizens in 2024.

Click here for Amendment 1 results by county

Vice President Kamala Harris is taking on former President Donald Trump for control of the White House. Kentucky was the first state called for Trump in 2020, and the Commonwealth is expected to vote overwhelmingly in his favor again.

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Four sitting members of Congress face opposition in Kentucky, while two others face no opposition. Five of the incumbents are Republicans, while U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey is the only current Democratic representative in the state.

Click here for the complete US House results for Kentucky

Candidates in two of Louisville’s Senate districts face competition on the ballot, while candidates in three others are unopposed. One race we’re watching outside of Louisville is Senate District 29, where 11 candidates are running last-minute write-in campaigns to fill the drawer Senator Johnnie L. Turner seat.

Click here for the complete Kentucky State Senate results

Candidates in 10 state House districts around Louisville face competition, while candidates in seven others are unopposed. Several of the contested races are expect to be closeincluding one in south Louisville and another in east Louisville.

Click here for the complete Kentucky State House results

Half of the Louisville Metro Council’s 26 seats are up for election this year, though only seven races are contested. Members of both the Democratic and Republican parties hope so Turn chairs around in important placeswith an emphasis on south and east Louisville.

Click here for all the results from the Louisville Metro Council

Candidates on two school boards face competition, while candidates on two others face no opposition. Those selected will take on a big job next year, selecting a replacement for Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio.

Click here for all results from the Jefferson County Board of Education