Elections and such

So, the presidential election is all fine and well, but I always feel it is important to be informed for the smaller, regional/local elections that happen as well. This year is particularly difficult, because while I am now a Pennsylvania resident, my heart is still in Kentucky, and so it's tough to turn my gaze to this state instead of the one I'm interested in. Sites like this and this are handy for finding out who these people even are and what their schtick is, but any research tips are certainly welcome.