Democrat Rocky Adkins Officially Enters Kentucky Governor Race
The filing signals preparations for a 2027 gubernatorial bid, and Adkins expects to raise or spend more than $5,000.
- Former state Rep. Rocky Adkins filed campaign paperwork on July 15 with Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, listing himself as a Democratic candidate for governor in the May 18, 2027 primary, with Katherine Ferguson as treasurer.
- Adkins' departure from the Beshear administration on July 10 followed seven years securing more than 1,300 private-sector projects. Beshear praised him as 'an invaluable part of Team Kentucky and our success.'
- The campaign finance form indicates Adkins expects to raise or spend more than $5,000, requiring full reporting with the Registry. His nearly 40 years in public service included 32 years in the Kentucky House representing the 99th District.
- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who announced her candidacy in April, has already raised more than $300,000, positioning herself as Adkins' primary rival as both leverage their Beshear administration ties.
- Adkins will formally announce Tuesday at The Burl in Lexington, with the Democratic primary on May 18, 2027, and general election November 2, 2027. Other candidates including Geary Cooney, Rick Hardin, Charles Martin and Brett St. Amand have filed.
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Former Kentucky House leader Rocky Adkins announces his candidacy for Kentucky governor
Rocky Adkins, a former Democratic leader in the Kentucky House and senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear from Eastern Kentucky, is officially running for governor. His campaign issued a press release Tuesday morning and released a video on social media. It opens with boxers fighting in a ring and then moves to Adkins speaking over shots of Kentuckians waking up to go to work and take care of their families. “We’ve always been fighters,” Adkins say…
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Former senior adviser to Governor Andy Beshear and longtime Kentucky lawmaker Rocky Adkins has announced his candidacy for governor in 2027. Adkins made the announcement Tuesday through social media and in an interview with Spectrum News, saying he is ready to “hit the ground running” on day one if elected. He is also scheduled to outline his vision for Kentucky during a Tuesday event in Lexington. A native of Catlettsburg and a former point gua…
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