The Associated Press has called the auditor of public accounts race for Allison Ball.
The race was called just before 8 p.m. for the current state treasurer, who will resign in order to take on her new role for the state. At the time the AP called the race, Ball had 60.9% of the vote. Click here to see the latest results as votes continue to be counted.
Before serving as Kentucky’s treasurer, Ball practiced bankruptcy law for two years and was a prosecutor for four years.
“This experience gives me the ethical, financial, legal and investigative tools to successfully serve as state auditor,” Ball said. “While I served as your state treasurer, I protected pension dollars from political Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) investments and ensured dollars were invested to get the best returns. Additionally, I have stopped millions of dollars of fraud attempts at the Kentucky Treasury.”
One of her proudest accomplishments as state treasurer, Ball said, was championing a bill mandating that Kentucky high school students take financial education classes in order to graduate.
“My track record displays my commitment to the auditor’s duty to protect taxpayer dollars and good government,” Ball said. “I am experienced with fiscal and legal matters, which makes me ready to serve Kentuckians on Day 1.”
Haley Parnell contributed to this report.