On Saturday afternoon the Paulbots - headed by David Adams and Rand Paul - invaded Louisville in an attempt to convert independents to (Republican) primary registration status. They left registered Republicans printed information about Paul but didn’t speak with them.
Apparently, the Paulies have been told that if they can get [...]
Republican Jack Ditty, who lost to Robin Webb in the special senate election in the 18th district, has officially filed to run against her in the fall:
Will Robin Webb be able to hold her own in a re-match while the rest of the state’s political dollars [...]
FRANKFORT -- Republican Jimmy Higdon of Lebanson will be sworn in as the newest state senator at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 in a ceremony in Marion County High School's gymnasium.
"I am humbled and honored by the trust the people of the 14th" [...] I know no one even knows who she is, but Kelly Knight is not running for Congress against Ben Chandler. [Republican Sources]
Sad news: Joe Sonka is moving to the New Jersey shore. Ask him why. Hint: it involves guidos. [Reality Show-Watching People]
The horse racing industry does need a plan b. [...]
Sign a guestbook for Velma Childers
By Dori Hjalmarson - dhjalmarson@herald-leader.com
PIKEVILLE -- Mrs. Velma J. Childers, a prominent Pikeville civic leader and long-time mainstay of the Kentucky Republican Party, died at Pikeville Medical Center after a car crash Wednesday afternoon, Pike County Coroner Russell Roberts [...] 
Kentucky's Sixth District, consisting of Lyon, Marshall and parts of McCracken counties, will see a strong challenge in 2010.
Democratic State Representative Will Coursey, one of the most pro-tax-and-spend members of the House (2008 rank #74) wil face a challenge from Republican Monti Collins.
From his release:
"I want my children to" [...]
House 96: Seat goes Republican as York wins
Grey announces run for Lexington Mayor
KLC takes over insurance for school boards
Senate 14: Higdon wins to keep seat Republican
The sources of Kentucky's overspending
Whitley Sheriff cheats at taxes
Company creating 57 healthcare jobs in Louisville
Kentucky prison population [...]
Steve Beshear was not the favorite pick of the democrats in 2007, but among the field he was seen as the least "undesirable" a long time democratic source in Frankfort told me. "Anybody could have won against the republicans that year," he said,"and Beshear was our safe harbor."
But Beshear took [...]
Word from Bardstown is that republican state senate candidate Jimmy Higdon has defeated his much better funded democratic opponent in a special election today.
Two points of interest. First, despite the efforts of Steve Beshear to change the balance of power in Frankfort, his influence continues to be rejected.
Second, United States [...]
2009 Special Election Results
Unofficial results for State Senate 14th District
County
Jimmy Higdon
Republican
Jodie Haydon
Democratic
Marion
2,860
1,405
Mercer
1,542
1,186
Nelson
2,982
3,850
Taylor
2,612
1,396
Washington
1,331
1,054
Totals: 11,327 8,891
Total Registered Voters = 83,416
Total Votes Cast = 20,218
Turnout = 24%
[...]
By Jack Brammer - jbrammer@herald-leader.com
FRANKFORT — Central Kentucky voters rejected an attempt by Gov. Steve Beshear to erode Republican control of the state Senate Tuesday, choosing the GOP’s Jimmy Higdon over Democrat Jodie Haydon in a special Senate election.
The election — one [...]
Today (December 8, 2009), there is a very important special election in Kentucky’s 14thSenate District.
With a Democratic win, the State Senate will be composed of 19 Republicans, 17 Democrats, and 1 Independent (who votes with the Republican caucus).
This win (coupled with Marty Myer beating Dan Seum and Leper losing in [...]
There are two special elections to be held tomorrow in Kentucky.
The first is in Kentucky's 14th Senate District, consisting of Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties. The Courier-Journal analyzes:
Stakes high for each side in special Senate election - Courier Journal
Also, in Kentucky's 96th House District, Republican Jill York [...]
