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Unofficial Robertson County, Ky., magistrate race tied 91–91; coin toss goes to Kristen Fryman
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Kentucky —
| Score | Meaning | Major U.S. outlets that covered it |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fully overlooked ← this story | 0 of 13 outlets |
| 8 | Barely covered | 1 outlet |
| 6, 5 | Lightly covered | 2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5) |
| 4, 3 | Covered | 4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3) |
| 2, 1, 0 | Widely covered | 6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0) |
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L1What happened
What happened: WEKU reports an unofficial 91–91 tie between Renner and Fryman, decided by a coin toss with a quarter from the sheriff’s pocket after Renner called heads and the coin landed on tails. Local12 reports the same 91–91 totals and says Fryman came out on top, according to the Robertson County Clerk.
L2Who’s affected
Who's affected: Robertson County District 2 voters and candidates Kristen Fryman and Benny Ray Renner.
L3Why it’s quiet
Coverage origins: WEKU; Local12/WKRC.
L4Deeper impact
Deeper impact: WEKU reports that Fryman works for 3M in Cynthiana and that the county clerk flipped the coin after Renner, listed first on the ballot, made the call.
L5Full context
Full context: The reported totals are unofficial. Local12 attributes the outcome to the Robertson County Clerk.
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- 11:01 AM ET, Nov 6, 2026 · OVERLOOKED published this story
- 11:01 AM ET, Nov 6, 2026 · O-Score check: 0 of 13 outlets had it (score 10)
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