Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers rules out 2027 governor bid
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers released a statement Monday saying he will not run for governor in 2027, ending speculation that he could enter the race to succeed Gov. Andy Beshear, who can not run for the… Read the full report at WUKY
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- Kentucky Lantern“After speculation, Republican Stivers says he will not run for governor in 2027 From @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/briefs/after...”
- Joe Sonka 😐“Kentucky GOP Senate President Robert Stivers put out a press release saying he is NOT running for governor. I… don’t know who thought he might or who was asking for that. #kygov”
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Senate President Robert Stivers (R) of Manchester announced on Monday that he will not pursue the commonwealth’s highest office.
After speculation, Republican Stivers says he will not run for governor in 2027
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…
