Meredith bests Rock to keep house seat
Republican Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Oakland, will continue to represent Edmonson County and parts of Warren County after defeating his primary challenger Tuesday night.
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Republican Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Oakland, will continue to represent Edmonson County and parts of Warren County after defeating his primary challenger Tuesday night.
Rep. Killian Timoney lost by a wide margin in his Lexington district, despite supportive PACs spending heavily to keep the moderate Republican in office.
Liberty candidates, who generally run further to the right than Republican centrists, especially on issues like limited governments and guns, were successful in several races.
In addition to Bowling Green police, Warren County sheriffs, and Kentucky State troopers, in attendance was Mayor Todd Alcott, Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman, and state Representative Michael Meredith.
Both 14 year incumbent Michael Meredith and up-and-comer Kelcey Rock emphasized wanting to find a balance between infrastructure growth in the 19th district, which includes Edmonson and parts of Warren counties.