thomas-in-ky
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Whereas Michigan held a primary for Bentivolio's special election (and he won!), in Kentucky the party nominates the candidate for a special election. Last night, party officials from the 24 counties in my congressional district came together and nominated me as the republican candidate for the special election to be held on the same day as the general election. This was anticipated, but now it's official!
Incidentally, the special election will be conducted in the 24 counties that comprise the old (Pre decennial census redistricting) 4th district whereas the general election will be conducted in the 20 counties that comprise the new 4th congressional district. The old district gave the democrats an 11.5% registration advantage but was rated R+14. The new congressional district reduces the democrats' registration advantage to 4.5%, making this the most republican district in Kentucky. It will be interesting to see how the two simultaneous elections turn out. I will be on the ballot in 7 (mostly democrat) counties where I never campaigned in the primary, and where none of our commercials were ever aired.
Should I win the special election, I go to DC as soon as the board of elections/sec of state certifies the results. There are many contentious issues to settle in the lame duck session. I look forward to serving a few months with Congressman Ron Paul!
Incidentally, the special election will be conducted in the 24 counties that comprise the old (Pre decennial census redistricting) 4th district whereas the general election will be conducted in the 20 counties that comprise the new 4th congressional district. The old district gave the democrats an 11.5% registration advantage but was rated R+14. The new congressional district reduces the democrats' registration advantage to 4.5%, making this the most republican district in Kentucky. It will be interesting to see how the two simultaneous elections turn out. I will be on the ballot in 7 (mostly democrat) counties where I never campaigned in the primary, and where none of our commercials were ever aired.
Should I win the special election, I go to DC as soon as the board of elections/sec of state certifies the results. There are many contentious issues to settle in the lame duck session. I look forward to serving a few months with Congressman Ron Paul!
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