Despite voter turnout projections from Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes which predicted 12.5% of eligible voters would cast ballots in Kentucky’s primary election, the actual turnout was nearly 20%.
In the most closely watched primary battle, Attorney General Andy Beshear secured the Democratic nomination for governor with about 38% of the primary vote, defeating House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins and former Kentucky Auditor Adam Edelen.
Incumbent Governor Matt Bevin captured 52% of the Republican primary vote, fending off a challenge from Rep. Robert Goforth.
Bevin is running with State Senator and physician Ralph Alvarado. Beshear’s running mate is Jacqueline Coleman, an assistant principal at Nelson County High School and political recruiter.
The State Board of Elections is due to certify the election results on June 4.
Republicans nominated Daniel Cameron for Attorney General. Cameron defeated State Senator Wil Schroder. Cameron will face former Attorney General and former House Speaker Greg Stumbo, who was unopposed in his primary race.
In the Secretary of State’s race, Republican Michael Adams will face Democrat and Miss America 2000 Heather French Henry.
Republican Treasurer Allison Ball was unopposed in her primary. She will face Democrat Michael Bowman in the general election.
Republican Auditor Mike Harmon was also unopposed and he will face Democrat Sheri Donohue in the fall.
Finally, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles easily beat his GOP opponent and will face Democrat Robert Conway in the fall.
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives will continue to promote the Coops Vote initiative throughout the commonwealth to ensure that candidates understand co-op issues. The statewide association welcomes candidates to speak to its board and will stay engaged with them.
