Candidate spotlight
Candidate for: U.S Senate
Party: Democrat
Dale Romans did not respond to LINK nky’s requests for comment. This profile was compiled using Roman’s campaign website.
Dale Romans is a thoroughbred trainer by trade and his campaign website calls him an “independent Democrat.”
Romans has had 12 horses race in the Kentucky Derby. He’s had 2,250 career wins, including victories in the Preakness Stakes and the Travers Stakes.
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According to his campaign website, Romans is running for U.S. Senate because Kentucky needs leadership that reflects its people.
The Democratic candidates in the May 19 primary are: Charles Booker, Joshua Blanton Sr., Logan Forsythe, Amy McGrath, Dale Lewis Romans, Pamela Stevenson, and Vincent Anthony Thompson.
Longtime incumbent Mitch McConnell is not seeking reelection.
He said on his website that he is committed to restoring trust in government by putting aside the partisan nonsense and getting to work, something he does every day.
His vision for Kentucky, according to his website, is built on common-sense values: expanding economic opportunity, investing in public education and job training, protecting Kentucky industries from overregulation and trade policies, and defending the rights and freedoms of individuals.
“Dale knows there’s a lot riding on this election,” his campaign website said. “Kentucky has a choice: more of the same in Washington, or a candidate who has built a career the hard way, understands everyday struggles, and is ready to win for working families with the same relentless energy he brought to every racetrack in America.”