EDITOR'S NOTE: Democratic Insider is a weekly online publication from the Kentucky Democratic Party. The Kentucky State AFL-CIO endorsed Democrat Darrell Phillip Pugh in his race against Republican Phillip Wheeler.
Special Election in State Senate District 31 is Next Tuesday
GOPAC, an out-of-state Republican Super PAC funded by big tobacco, casinos, and right-wing millionaires, has dumped nearly $30,000 into the special election for Kentucky Senate District 31. For those who don’t remember, GOPAC was active in the 2016 Republican takeover of the State House, investing $100,000 in ads, some of which featured Governor Matt Bevin. They also paid expenses for Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer on numerous out-of-state trips, including a trip which became the subject of investigation by the FBI.
The out-of-state independent expenditure by GOPAC continues a trend of outside money in support of Wheeler. Less than 20% of Wheeler’s donors actually live in the district and cannot vote for him. Throughout this special election, Republicans have continued to try to tie Pugh to Nancy Pelosi rather than offer any sort of plan to improve jobs and quality of life in the region.
Tuesday, March 5 voters go to the polls.