Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said he will not launch a 2027 bid for governor. In a Monday morning statement, the Manchester Republican said he was “deeply grateful for the encouragement and confidence so many Kentuckians have shown by asking me to consider running for governor in 2027.” “After thoughtful discussions with my family, friends […]
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Former Beshear advisor Rocky Adkins enters Kentucky governor’s race
Democrat Rocky Adkins, a former senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, has entered Kentucky’s gubernatorial race. Adkins, a former Democratic primary challenger to Beshear in 2019, served on the governor’s staff for seven years. He resigned on July 10 in preparation to launch his gubernatorial campaign. Adkins entered the race on July 21. Originally from […]