Stivers Out of Governor Race | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers is stepping aside from the 2027 governor’s race, citing his commitment to his Senate district and leadership role. Though speculation swirled over a new election law that could have eased his path to statewide office — thanks to his well-funded campaign — Stivers is focused on re-election as Senate President to advance his conservative agenda. With Governor Beshear term-limited, the field is wide open: Republicans like Rep. James Comer and Secretary of State Michael Adams are being eyed, while Democrats Jacqueline Coleman and Rocky Adkins have already…