Incumbent Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) faces off against Chris Mann in the 64th District Republican primary.
Though Mann does not seem to have much of a campaign, raising no funds and not responding to questions from LINK nky, he has seen some “dark money” ads run against him.
The group Commonwealth Conservatives, which is not registered with the Kentucky Registry of Campaign Finance, has been running ads against Mann. The Washington D.C.-based group operates under a nonprofit umbrella that allows them not to report their political donors. This allows them to receive unlimited donations from any group.
Even his opponent, Moser, expressed dislike for the ads.
“While I knew of my opponents’ difficulties, the ads which have been sent out on him were unnecessary and unsavory,” Moser said. “These were sent out by an unknown third party as independent expenditures on my behalf, but I have no idea who this group is. While I appreciate the positive support for me, I did not coordinate or pay for any of these ads, and I have never sent a negative mailer or ad in a campaign. I stand on my own merits.”
Moser, instead, wants to focus on working hard for her district and letting her record speak for itself, she said. She added that there is a lot of “mud-slinging” and outright lies by certain groups in this primary, and she finds it distasteful.
“Everyday citizens are fed up with the vitriol and just want policy-makers to work to protect our rights, to improve our communities and lives,” Moser said.
“I have earned a reputation for listening and building relationships with constituents and collaborating with stakeholders on important issues, and for passing common-sense, thoughtful legislative solutions,” Moser said. “I was first elected in 2016, and with the legislature under new leadership since 2017, we have successfully changed policies which attract new business and jobs to Kentucky. I am currently seeking my fourth consecutive term as state representative in the 64th House District.”
Moser got the urge to run after successfully working on legislation with Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) and the Heroin Impact Task Force to enact funding and resources dealing with the opioid epidemic.
“I was asked to establish the NKY Office of Drug Control Policy with the Boone, Campbell, and Kenton County Fiscal Courts,” she said. “I worked with local officials to improve drug treatment, criminal justice reforms, and community resources for families and individuals suffering with a Substance Use Disorder. I later took these initiatives to a state-level when I was asked to run by retiring State Representative Tom Kerr.”
Moser said it is an honor to serve the 64th District and one she doesn’t take lightly.
“I choose to serve in this capacity as long as the voters re-elect me,” Moser said. “I enjoy educating citizens on the legislative process and the importance of understanding policy decisions and their effect on everyday life. I enjoy setting an example for young people and especially young women. Hard work, honesty, and integrity are the pillars of public service and words I try to live by. I would add that in this age of divisiveness in politics, that it is even more important to listen and build relationships, accurately inform and work toward reasonable, thoughtful policies that will help everyone, not just a select few.”