In Kentucky, Fletcher Hangs On, Will Face Beshear

Both the Democratic and Republican primaries avoided runoffs in Kentucky. Embattled Gov. Ernie Fletcher (R) prevailed in his race against former Rep. Anne Northup (R-KY) 50% to 37%. Fletcher will move on to face former Lt. Gov. Steve Beshear (D) in the November general election, who won his contest against Bruce Lunsford (D) 41% to 21%.

Larry Sabato: "In all, there may have been no true winners in yesterday's Republican contest. Many Republicans are less than enthusiastic about their scandal-drenched party leader, while the Democrats are likely to quickly reunite, as they smell blood and the opportunity to retake the Governor's Mansion in the general election. It is true that Fletcher's powers of incumbency should not be underestimated, and Kentucky has increasingly been tilting Republican over the last decade. Yet President Bush is deeply unpopular in the Bluegrass State, just as he is most places, and the Iraq War is a heavy burden for Republicans everywhere--even those running for state rather than federal office."


May 23, 2007




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