Michael Adams Backs James Comer for 2027 Kentucky Governor, Sidestepping GOP Primary
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Updated · WLKY Louisville · Aug 2
Michael Adams Backs James Comer for 2027 Kentucky Governor, Sidestepping GOP Primary
3 articles · Updated · WLKY Louisville · Aug 2
Summary
Fancy Farm remarks from Secretary of State Michael Adams effectively ended talk of his own 2027 gubernatorial bid as he urged Republicans to unite behind Rep. James Comer.
Adams said avoiding a “messy primary” is essential if Republicans want to retake the Governor’s Mansion after Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear leaves office.
Comer still had not filed campaign finance paperwork with Kentucky election officials as of Sunday morning, but would become the fourth Republican in the race if he enters.
May 18 is the date of next year’s gubernatorial primary; Democrats already include Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and former Beshear adviser Rocky Adkins, with Geary Cooney filed as an independent.