Kentucky House votes to forward impeachment charges against sitting Lexington judge

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,033

Last Updated: 20 hours, 44 minutes ago

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The Kentucky House has approved charges to impeach a sitting Central Kentucky judge after a House committee heard testimony from her earlier this week.

House members voted 73-14 on the articles of impeachment resolution against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman on Friday. Most voting in favor were Republicans, while most voting against it were Democrats. A few lawmakers did not register a vote.

The articles now go to the Senate for further review. …

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