Beginning in April, KET continues its longstanding tradition of providing viewers statewide with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates in the congressional races for both the primary and general elections. Candidates in the primary congressional races have been invited to appear on Kentucky Tonight, with host Bill Goodman, in the weeks leading up to Primary Election Day.

The Kentucky Tonight candidate discussions air Mondays, April 5-12 and April 26-May 10, at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET. All candidates on the ballot are invited to attend. The schedule of programs is:

        -5th Congressional District Democrats, April 5

        -3rd Congressional District Republicans, April 12

        -6th Congressional District Republicans, April 26

        -Democrats for U.S. Senate, May 3

        -Republicans for U.S. Senate, May 10

An integral part of the Kentucky Tonight series, viewer participation is welcomed and encouraged. Viewers with questions for the candidates may send e-mail, including name and town or county, to kytonight@ket.org or use the online message form at www.ket.org/kytonight. The phone number for viewer calls during the program is 1-800-494-7605.

On the May 17 edition of the program, also airing at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET, Goodman and guests will provide a preview of the primary elections.

Kentucky Tonight is a KET production, produced by Deidre Clark. Goodman is host and managing editor. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.

Editor’s Note: The April 19 edition of Kentucky Tonight will focus on an analysis of the 2010 General Assembly session.