State of the race: GOP backs Comer for Kentucky governor as Dems must choose Beshear allies
U.S. Rep. James Comer appears to be the favorite to win the Republican nomination in next year’s Kentucky governor race before he’s even announced he’s running. Meanwhile, Democrats must decide between Lt. Gov.… Read the full report at Kentucky Lantern
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