Press Releases

Letter to 2026 US Senate Candidates

July 3, 2025

The following is a letter sent by Chairman Robert Benvenuti on June 26, 2025 to each U.S. Senate candidate who was invited to attend the 2025 Republican Party of Kentucky Statewide […]

RPK SPOKESPERSON ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING ASSASSINATION OF FORMER MN HOUSE SPEAKER

June 14, 2025

Frankfort, Kentucky (June 14, 2025) — Andy Westberry, spokesperson and communications director for the Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK), issued the following statement in response to the politically motivated assassination of […]

RPK QUESTIONS BESHEAR’S ABILITY TO LECTURE TRUMP ON HANDLING CIVIL UNREST

June 12, 2025

Frankfort, Ky. (June 11, 2024) — Republican Party of Kentucky Communications Director Andy Westberry issued the following statement regarding Gov. Andy Beshear’s comments lecturing President Trump about the “chain of […]

RPK Reacts to Andy Beshear Condemning President Trump’s Efforts to Restore Law and Order Following Los Angeles Riots

June 10, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 10, 2025) — Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) Communications Director Andy Westberry issued the following statement regarding Gov. Andy Beshear’s condemnation of President Trump’s attempt to restore order […]

KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC PARTY REACHES LOWEST POINT UNDER ANDY BESHEAR

June 5, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 5, 2025) — Andy Westberry, communications director for the Republican Party of Kentucky, issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Andy Beshear’s role in the Democratic Party’s collapse […]

Sen. Robin Webb Switches to GOP, Marking End of Rural Senate Democrats in Kentucky

May 30, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Friday, May 30, 2025) — The Republican supermajority in Kentucky’s General Assembly grew even stronger Friday following an announcement from Sen. Robin Webb, of Carter County, that she is switching […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Names Zach Jordan Executive Director

May 27, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 27, 2025) — The Republican Party of Kentucky announced today the hiring of Zach Jordan as its new executive director. Jordan brings a background in grassroots leadership and […]

RPK ISSUES STATEMENT ON BESHEAR REGULATION ALLOWING TAXPAYER-FUNDED GENDER SURGERIES FOR INMATES

December 11, 2024

FRANKFORT, KY. (Dec. 11, 2024)— The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) Communications Director Andy Westberry, issued the following statement regarding the Beshear Administration’s new administrative regulation, 501 KAR 6:410, which allows for […]

Chairman Benvenuti Releases Statement Following Announcement of Sarah Sarah Van Wallaghen’S Departure

November 12, 2024

FRANKFORT, KY (Nov. 12, 2024) The following is a statement from Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) Chairman Robert Benvenuti following the announcement that longtime party Executive Director Sarah Sarah Van Wallaghen will […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Responds After Beshear Suggests Vance Family Member Should Experience Rape

August 20, 2024

Frankfort, Kentucky (August 20, 2024) — Andy Westberry, spokesperson for the Republican Party of Kentucky, issued the following statement after Governor Andy Beshear’s appearance on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe,’ where he suggested that […]

Statement in Response to Governor Beshear’s latest Comments on President Biden’s Campaign

July 1, 2024

FRANKFORT, KY (July 1, 2024)—Republican Party of Kentucky spokesperson Andy Westberry released the following statement in response to Governor Beshear’s most recent comments, saying that he still supports President Biden even […]

Statement on the Passing of Rhonda Massie, Wife of Congressman Thomas Massie

June 28, 2024

FRANKFORT, KY (June 28, 2024) – The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement regarding the death of Rhonda Massie, wife of Congressman Thomas Massie: “The Republican Party of […]

RPK Statement on Beshear’s State of the Commonwealth Address

January 3, 2024

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 3, 2023) — The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement ahead of Governor Andy Beshear’s state of the Commonwealth address: “Tonight, Andy Beshear will sing […]

Benvenuti: The Republican Party is Kentucky’s Party

January 1, 2024

Recently, I was elected to serve as the new chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky. To be elected to this role is an honor and a privilege, and I […]

Republicans to Host Victory Party on Nov. 7

November 2, 2023

Chairman says the party has never been better positioned for victory Frankfort, Ky. (November 2, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is announcing the details for the 2023 Republican […]

Is Andy Beshear paying people to show fake support for his campaign?

October 29, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (October 29, 2023) — The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is raising questions about a “People First” campaign, which is offering to pay people to post videos to show […]

Reporter: Coal Not On Beshear’s Energy Agenda

October 17, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (October 17, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement after a reporter said that “no one is talking about building more coal power” at […]

RPK Statement: “Trump-Endorsed AG Wins Governorship. Sound familiar?”

October 15, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (October 15, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement after Republicans flipped the Governor’s mansion from blue to red last night: “With a Republican […]

BREAKING NEWS: Andy Beshear ENDORSES Joe Biden for second term

October 10, 2023

Louisville, Ky. (October 10, 2023) – Earlier today in an interview with the Lexington Herald-Leader, Andy Beshear endorsed Joe Biden for a second term. “Kentuckians don’t want four more years of […]

Decision Desk: Kentucky polls telling “half the story”

October 10, 2023

39 out of 40 statewide polls in Kentucky since 2014 underestimated Republican candidates Frankfort, Ky. (October 10, 2023) – Decision Desk HQ, a leading provider of U.S. and international election results […]

ICYMI: Andy Beshear’s crime data doesn’t add up

October 4, 2023

Louisville Police say “none” of its crime data, touted by Beshear, is accurate Frankfort, Ky. (October 4, 2023) – A new report from WDRB is raising questions about Andy Beshear’s repeated […]

Beshear-Biden Democrats Flounder in KET Forum

October 3, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (October 3, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) released the following statement after Democrat candidates for state auditor and state treasurer floundered in their KET debates last […]

Joe Biden is Bankrolling Beshear’s Campaign

September 25, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (September 25, 2023) – After months of trying to hide his support for Joe Biden, Andy Beshear’s campaign is now bankrolled by him. “Joe Biden is Andy’s biggest donor […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Elects John McCarthy as National Committeeman

August 21, 2023

McCarthy replaces Mike Duncan, who has held the position since 1992 Lexington, Ky. (August 21, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) elected John McCarthy as its new National Committeeman during its quarterly […]

RPK Asks Andy: Would He Shut Down Schools Again?

August 21, 2023

This weekend, KDP Chairman Colmon Eldridge praised Beshear for his school shutdowns, stating that Beshear had a “moral duty” to shut down schools Frankfort, Ky. (August 21, 2023) – The Republican […]

The Buck Never Stops With Beshear

August 18, 2023

Andy Beshear refuses to hold his appointees accountable for allegations of sexual abuse, cover-ups, and scandals Frankfort, Ky. (August 18, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) released the following […]

House Education Committee Chairman James Tipton: On Education, Andy Beshear Playing Catch-Up with Cameron

August 16, 2023

The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is raising questions about a new report from WBKO about a Beshear administration official pressuring members of the Barren County Economic Authority to make illegal contributions to the Democratic Governors Association.

ICYMI: Beshear Shook Down Organization for Illegal Campaign Contribution

August 14, 2023

The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is raising questions about a new report from WBKO about a Beshear administration official pressuring members of the Barren County Economic Authority to make illegal contributions to the Democratic Governors Association.

Beshear Shook Down Organization for Illegal Campaign Contribution

August 12, 2023

The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is raising questions about a new report from WBKO about a Beshear administration official pressuring members of the Barren County Economic Authority to make illegal contributions to the Democratic Governors Association.

Andy Beshear is lying about his record on radical gender ideology

July 24, 2023

Beshear vetoed a ban on sex-change surgery for minors as recently as March Frankfort, Ky. (July 24, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement in […]

Andy Beshear Supports Failing Bidenomics

July 14, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (July 14, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement in response to Governor Beshear ignoring economic realities and taking credit for tax and spending […]

Andy Beshear: Out-Of-Step with Values and Voters

July 13, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (July 13, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to new polling showing how unpopular Andy Beshear’s positions are on allowing biological […]

Beshear Caught In Pay-To-Play Scheme Once Again

July 1, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (July 1, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is responding to a report disclosing that Andy Beshear personally signed off on a $500,000 taxpayer-funded grant that he presented to […]

Andy Beshear Quick To Support Anti-Catholic Hate Group, Slow To Say If He’ll Attend Fancy Farm Catholic Church Picnic

June 19, 2023

Andy Beshear cagey on attending Fancy Farm this year, after saying in 2018 it was a requirement to be governor Frankfort, Ky. (June 19, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky […]

Courier Journal: Governor Beshear “Inaccurate,” Fewer Kentuckians Employed Today Than When He Took Office

June 16, 2023

Beshear either doesn’t understand the numbers or purposely misled the public Frankfort, Ky. (June 16, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky is drawing attention to a new Courier Journal fact check that […]

RPK Statement: Andy Beshear’s decision risks letting murderer loose in Louisville

June 8, 2023

Crime is bad enough without Andy’s help Frankfort, Ky. (June 8, 2023) – Republican Party spokesman and Cameron for Governor surrogate Sean Southard released the following statement after reporting revealed Andy […]

Andy Beshear Coddles Criminals

June 6, 2023

Crime is bad enough without Andy’s help Frankfort, Ky. (June 6, 2023) – Republican Party spokesman and Cameron for Governor surrogate Sean Southard released the following statement ahead of the […]

ICYMI: Another Poll Shows Biden’s Man In Kentucky Under 50 And Tied With Daniel Cameron

June 1, 2023

Russell Coleman with commanding lead over Democrat opponent Frankfort, Ky. (June 1, 2023) – Another poll is once again showing the vulnerability of Biden’s Man in Kentucky, Andy Beshear, to Republican […]

ICYMI: Beshear finally follows the law after GOP, media uncover his political posturing

May 31, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 31, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky is drawing attention to the latest report from the Courier Journal about Governor Beshear finally deciding to follow the […]

REWIND: ANDY BESHEAR VOTED FOR AND SUPPORTED ANTI-COAL CLINTON AND BIDEN WHO WANT TO PUT COAL MINERS OUT OF WORK

May 26, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 26, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is drawing attention to Andy Beshear’s disastrous record on coal, reminding Kentucky voters he proudly voted for Hillary Clinton, […]

Republican Party Chair calls on Beshear to stop playing politics with education

May 25, 2023

Party Chair Mac Brown sends letter to Beshear, calling on him to follow the law by May 31 Frankfort, Ky. (May 25, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky is calling […]

ICYMI: Beshear breaking law and playing politics with Kentucky’s Board of Education

May 23, 2023

New Courier Journal report sheds light on Beshear breaking the law with board appointments Frankfort, Ky. (May 23, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement […]

ICYMI: It’s A Dead Heat In The Governor’s Race

May 22, 2023

Poll shows a vulnerable Andy Beshear with less than 50% support less than a week after primary day Frankfort, Ky. (May 22, 2023) – A new poll released by the […]

Andy Led The Effort to Shutdown Schools in Kentucky

May 22, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to Andy Beshear’s attempt to run from his record on school closures and learning […]

No Number of Bus Stops Will Make Up For The Failed Record of Joe Biden’s Man in Kentucky

May 20, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 20, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to Andy Beshear’s weekend campaign stops: “Joe Biden and Andy Beshear both campaigned as […]

10 Reasons to Fire Andy Beshear

May 17, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 17, 2023) – With the Republican Primary behind us, the general election season is on. The Republican Party of Kentucky is ready to hold Governor Andy Beshear […]

Irrelevant Andy is just downright dishonest

May 12, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 12, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to the upgraded credit rating from Fitch Ratings: “Thanks to strong fiscal discipline from Republicans […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Calls Attention to Governor Beshear’s Drug Overdose Record on Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 9, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 9, 2023) — The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) today released a statement on Fentanyl Awareness Day, reminding Kentuckians of Governor Andy Beshear’s atrocious record on drug […]

Andy Beshear: Joe Biden’s Man in Kentucky

May 3, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 3, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to Andy Beshear’s latest statement on his administration’s mismanagement of Eastern Kentucky flood recovery. “Andy […]

Republicans Go into Fall Election with Unprecedented Voter Registration Advantage; Party Chair Calls For Display of Republican Unity Post-Primary

May 1, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (May 1, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky is kicking off Derby Week by announcing today that it is going into the fall election with a more than […]

During Holy Week, Kentucky Democrat Party Chairman compares Republicans to Judas

April 7, 2023

Caption: Tweets from Colmon Elridge, the chair of the Kentucky Democrat Party comparing Republicans he disagrees with to Judas Iscariot. Source: Twitter. Frankfort, Ky. (April 7, 2023) – The Republican Party […]

With legal threats against the legislature, Andy Beshear is back to his old ways

March 31, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (March 31, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement after Andy Beshear said he would soon be involved in lawsuits against the General […]

Republicans Delivered This Legislative Session

March 30, 2023

Frankfort, Ky. (March 30, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement ahead of the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: “We wish to congratulate the Republican […]

Why aren’t students in school today?

March 29, 2023

Andy Beshear, Jason Glass, and JCPS: all working together to implement Andy’s radical agenda Frankfort, Ky. (March 29, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement in […]

The Andy Beshear Record on Juvenile Justice

March 27, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 27, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after the codification of House Bill 3 and other Republican-led legislation to reform the state’s […]

Andy Beshear is Weak on Parental Rights in Education

March 27, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 27, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Andy Beshear refused to sign Senate Bill 5, a bill which gives parents more […]

RPK Statement on Beshear Veto of SB 150

March 24, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Andy Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 150, a bill which prevented minor access to life-altering […]

Getting to the bottom of Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky Slush Fund

March 24, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after the codification of Senate Bill 99, which was a Republican-led effort to gather information […]

Andy’s Education Commissioner

March 23, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 23, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Andy Beshear tried to pretend he had no role in the hiring of […]

RPK Chairman Mac Brown Statement on U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell

March 9, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 9, 2023) – Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Mac Brown issued the following statement about U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell: “I join all those wishing Leader […]

Governor Beshear sat on his hands during Mayor Fisher’s reign over Louisville

March 8, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 8, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the results of an investigation into Louisville Metro […]

Governor Beshear’s Economic Window Dressing

March 6, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to Governor Beshear’s press conference this morning. “Governor Beshear has fully turned his […]

ICYMI: Beshear catching heat for appointing his communications director to oversee the state’s public television network

March 2, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement amid reports that the Governor quietly appointed his own staff and political allies to the […]

RPK Statement on Andy Beshear’s Slush Fund

February 22, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 22, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement in response to Senate passage of Senate Bill 99, which would require the Beshear Administration […]

RPK Response to Beshear’s Message on HB 1

February 17, 2023

Andy Beshear previously vetoed tax relief for Kentuckians during 40-year high inflation caused by his party’s historic spending spree FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 17, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky […]

VIDEO: Beshear’s Education Commissioner says if teachers don’t like his gender guidance they can look for another job

February 9, 2023

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 9, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is criticizing the Beshear Administration after Education Commissioner Jason Glass said that if teachers did not want to […]

AOC 🤝 Comer: Investigate Andy Beshear

February 2, 2023

In their first Oversight Committee Hearing, Chairman James Comer gets Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to say they need to investigate Andy Beshear FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 2, 2023) – In yesterday’s first Oversight […]

Beshear Blunders With His Team Kentucky Slush Fund

February 1, 2023

New reporting reveals the Beshear Administration sent out $10 million in tornado relief checks meant for tornado victims. An unknown number went to people unaffected by the tornadoes. FRANKFORT, Ky. […]

Crosbie elected RNC Treasurer

January 27, 2023

DANA POINT, California (January 27, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) has announced that KC Crosbie has been elected to serve as treasurer for the Republican National Committee […]

What is Andy Beshear hiding about COVID school closures?

January 18, 2023

Ruling says Governor violated the Open Records Act Frankfort, Ky. (January 18, 2023) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) is asking what Andy Beshear is trying to hide about […]

National group gives Beshear a “D” for fiscal policy

November 2, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (November 2, 2022) – With 40-year high inflation brought about by the Biden-Beshear Democrat agenda, a national group has given Governor Beshear a “D” for fiscal policy. “Despite Andy Beshear’s […]

Does Andy Beshear need some zip ties to hold his administration together?

September 22, 2022

FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 22, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) issued the following statement ahead of Governor Beshear’s weekly press conference: “It’s been a terrible, no good, very bad week […]

Republicans flip voter registration in Kentucky, cement status as the majority party

July 15, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (July 15, 2022) – Today, Republican Party of Kentucky Party Chairman Mac Brown and Republican leadership in the state celebrated a historic milestone in the history of the […]

RPK Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

June 24, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (June 24, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “Today, the United […]

Rep. Kim Moser: Where is Beshear’s Baby Formula Plan?

June 2, 2022

Op-Ed: What is Kentucky doing about the formula shortage? By Representative Kim Moser Kentucky families are going day to day not knowing if the formula they need for their infant […]

RPK praises Treasurer Ball for quick action to rectify Beshear Administration’s mistake

May 4, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (May 4, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky is praising State Treasurer Allison Ball after she stopped payment on several improper motor vehicle tax refunds issued by […]

Andy Beshear and the Democrats abandon Kentucky

May 2, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (May 2, 2022) – While the eyes of the nation turn to the Commonwealth for the fastest two minutes in sports at the running of the Kentucky Derby, newspapers […]

ICYMI: WSJ Editorial Board praises Republican tax cut, writes Beshear is “more concerned with preserving spending”

April 18, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (April 18, 2022) – The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized Governor Andy Beshear for vetoing tax reform and praised Kentucky Republicans for overriding him in the newspaper’s weekend […]

Andy Beshear sat on the sidelines during budget session, Republican Party of Kentucky says

April 11, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (April 11, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement during Governor Beshear’s press conference about the Republican budget. “Once again, Governor Beshear stands at a […]

Beshear veto on bipartisan election reform bill underscores weak record on election security

April 8, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (April 8, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Governor Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 216, a bipartisan election reform bill that required a full […]

Republican Party of Kentucky issues statement on Governor Beshear’s veto of income tax cut

April 8, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (April 8, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 8, which cut the income tax for Kentuckians. “With the […]

Beshear continues to mislead the public on the Republican record on education

April 8, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (April 8, 2022) – Governor Beshear continues to mislead the public about the Republican legislature’s record on education, the Republican Party of Kentucky said today. “Yesterday, Andy Beshear continued […]

Andy Beshear can’t hide from his treatment of religious institutions during the pandemic

April 6, 2022

RPK says Governor’s signature doesn’t erase his actions during the pandemic Frankfort, Ky. (April 5, 2022) – The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement after Governor Beshear signed House […]

Republican Party of Kentucky statement on the passing of Senator Joe Bowen

March 8, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (March 8, 2022) – Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Mac Brown issued the following statement upon learning about the passing of former State Senator Joe Bowen of Owensboro: “The […]

Andy Beshear appears with Biden Energy Secretary who laughed about increasing oil production while gas prices skyrocketed

March 2, 2022

Frankfort, Ky. (March 2, 2022) – Today, the Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) criticized Governor Andy Beshear for appearing with Biden Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who has yet to present a […]

Greg Stumbo Fact Checked His Own Ad and Found it False

November 4, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 4, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (859) 803-0447 Greg Stumbo Fact Checked His Own Ad and Found it False FRANKFORT- The Republican Party […]

RPK Blasts Cluster Howard for Past Praise of Obama

October 28, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 28, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (859) 803-0447 RPK Blasts Cluster Howard for Past Praise of Obama FRANKFORT – The Republican Party of […]

RPK On Air Supporting Candidates in 17 State House Districts

August 23, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (502) 875-5130 RPK On Air Supporting Candidates in 17 State House Districts FRANKFORT- The Republican Party of Kentucky […]

Meet John Blanton for State Representative

August 22, 2016

John Blanton has a long and decorated history serving with the Kentucky State Police (KSP). He joined KSP upon graduation from college, and became a State Trooper in Pikeville by […]

RPK Launches Ads Against Stumbo, Adkins as Battle for Control of the House Heats Up

August 16, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (502) 875-5130 RPK Launches Ads Against Stumbo, Adkins as Battle for Control of the House Heats Up FRANKFORT- […]

RPK Calls on Democratic Leaders to Condemn Vote Buying, Call on Rep. Short to Resign

August 11, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (859) 803-0447 RPK Calls on Democratic Leaders to Condemn Vote Buying, Call on Rep. Short to Resign The […]

RPK: Democratic House Leadership Abandon’s Kentucky Values for DC Dollars

August 3, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, RPK Communications Director, (859) 803-0447 RPK: Democratic House Leadership Abandon’s Kentucky Values for DC Dollars The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) […]

Meet Wendy Fletcher for State Representative

July 12, 2016

Wendy Fletcher is the Republican nominee for the 99th House District which serves Rowan, Lewis, and Elliot counties. Fletcher is an advanced practice registered nurse who is running to ensure […]

Meet Steve Riley for State Representative

June 23, 2016

In Steve Riley is the Republican nominee for State Representative in the 23rd District, serving Barren and Warren Counties. Riley is a retired educator and is running to improve […]

RPK Spokesman to Andy Beshear: Stop Playing Politics

May 19, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2016 CONTACT: Tres Watson, Communications Director Republican Party of Kentucky, (859) 803-0447 RPK Spokesman to Andy Beshear: Stop Playing Politics Attorney General Andy Beshear should […]

Who Are the Democrats That Benefited Tim Longmeyer’s Campaign Contributions?

March 28, 2016

Who Are the Democrats That Benefited Tim Longmeyer’s Campaign Contributions? WDRB reported on Friday that Tim Longmeyer, “has been charged with bribery in an alleged contracting kickback scheme.” Longmeyer was […]

KENTUCKY GOP WORKS WITH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TO REPORT CAUCUS NIGHT RESULTS

March 3, 2016

GOP Caucus Results to be Released Exclusively through AP FRANKFORT – Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) announced The Associated Press (AP) will exclusively deliver results for the March 5th Kentucky […]

Meet the Candidate: Tony Quillen

March 2, 2016

Bio: Tony Quillen is a Consultant with EN Engineering in Catlettsburg, KY. He is a 1982 graduate of Greenup County High School and a 1987 graduate of Morehead State […]

Meet the Candidate: Phillip Pratt

March 1, 2016

Bio: In 1995, Phillip began Pratt’s Lawn & Landscape, Inc. with only two employees. The company has grown to serve Georgetown, Lexington and surrounding areas. Having provided quality service […]

Meet the Candidate: Daniel Elliott

February 24, 2016

Bio: Raised in a Christian household, Daniel Elliott has called Forkland, Kentucky, home since 1993. Elliot passed the Bar in 2011 and began his private practice in Danville. Prior […]

Republican Leaders Comment on Former Governor Beshear’s Effort to Oppose Healthcare Reforms

February 11, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2016 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, (502) 875-5130 Republican Leaders Comment on Former Governor Beshear’s Effort to Oppose Healthcare Reforms Today, elected officials and Republican leaders […]

Meet The Candidate: Walker Thomas

February 9, 2016

Bio: Walker Wood Thomas resides in Hopkinsville, in Christian County, Kentucky. He is a well-known local businessman for his ownership of the Roller Dome Fun Plex, since 1986, and […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Comment Regarding Senator Rand Paul and the Republican Presidential Caucus

February 3, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2016 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, (502) 875-5130 Republican Party of Kentucky Comment Regarding Senator Rand Paul and the Kentucky Republican Presidential Caucus Republican Party of […]

Republican Leaders Comment on Candidate Filings for Kentucky State House

January 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2016 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, (502) 875-5130 Republican Leaders Comment on Candidate Filings for Kentucky State House House Republican Floor Leader Jeff Hoover made the […]

Candidates Finalized for Kentucky Republican Presidential Caucus

January 8, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2016 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, (502) 875-5130 Candidates Finalized for Kentucky Republican Presidential Caucus The Republican Party of Kentucky announced that the following 11 presidential […]

Deadline Approaching for Participating in GOP Presidential Caucus

December 30, 2015

Deadline Approaching for Participating in GOP Presidential Caucus There are just two days until the voter registration deadline for Kentuckians who want to vote in the state’s first ever presidential […]

Sen. Rand Paul Releases Endorsements from Kentucky Statewide Elected Officials and Leadership

December 22, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2015 CONTACT: Kelsey Cooper (502) 219-2439 Sen. Rand Paul Releases Endorsements from Kentucky Statewide Elected Officials and Leadership LOUISVILLE, KY – Today, Rand […]

Crisis Looms After Failed Beshear Administration

December 4, 2015

We are just a few days away from the inauguration of Governor-elect Matt Bevin, and we are excited about what the future holds for Kentucky as we enter this new […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Comment On Rep. Yarmuth Endorsing Anti-Coal Hillary Clinton

November 19, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2015 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, (502) 875-5130 Republican Party of Kentucky Comment On Rep. Yarmuth Endorsing Anti-Coal Hillary Clinton The Republican Party of Kentucky’s Executive […]

Republican Party of Kentucky Comment Regarding State Representative Denny Butler

November 19, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2015 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, (502) 875-5130 Republican Party of Kentucky Comment Regarding State Representative Denny Butler Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Mac Brown made […]

Mac Brown elected as Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky

November 9, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2015 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, Republican Party of Kentucky, (502) 875-5130 Mac Brown elected as Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky The Republican Party of […]

Meet Matt Bevin for Governor

October 7, 2015

Growing up in a small, rural town, Matt was the second of six children and was raised to appreciate the importance of strong values and hard work. After high […]

Governor Jeb Bush Visits Kentucky, Files for Kentucky Presidential Caucus

September 24, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2015 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, Republican Party of Kentucky, (502) 875-5130 Republican Party of Kentucky Comment Regarding Governor Jeb Bush Visiting Kentucky, Filing for the Kentucky […]

Elected Leaders Speak Out Against Conway’s Refusal to Stand up for Women

September 17, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2015 CONTACT: Mike Biagi, Executive Director, Republican Party of Kentucky, (502) 875-5130 FRANKFORT – Today, several female elected officials are speaking up to demand that Jack Conway […]

Meet Jenean Hampton for Lieutenant Governor

September 9, 2015

Born on Detroit’s west side in 1958, Jenean Hampton grew up as one of four daughters in a less than ideal financial situation. After high school, Jenean worked in […]

Meet Whitney Westerfield for Attorney General

August 13, 2015

Whitney is a lifelong resident of Hopkinsville graduating from Christian County High School in 1999, and going on to receive his B.S. in Communication at the University of Kentucky […]

#TBT Jack Conway promised to end Governor’s illegal board appointments

August 6, 2015

If you haven’t seen today’s article by James McNair with Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting regarding Governor Beshear’s illegal appointments to university boards, we highly recommend you check it out now. […]

Meet Allison Ball for State Treasurer

July 14, 2015

Allison’s family has been in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky since the 1790s. She currently practices bankruptcy law, focusing on consumer rights and commercial litigation. She spent four years serving […]

Meet Mike Harmon for State Auditor

July 7, 2015

Mike is a Christian, husband, father, businessman, and dedicated public servant. Throughout his time in the Kentucky House of Representatives, he has always fought for common sense solutions […]

Meet Ryan Quarles for Agriculture Commissioner

June 23, 2015

Ryan Quarles grew up on his family’s farm in Scott County where he learned the lessons every farm kid does about hard work and self-reliance. He grew crops to pay […]

Obama’s State of the Union – By The Numbers

January 20, 2015

Tonight, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union Address. We aren’t expecting much beyond his usual empty rhetoric, a falsely sunny outlook for our economy, and a praise […]

GOPAC Announces 2015 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board

January 19, 2015

Today GOPAC announced the members of its 2015 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board, which includes Kentucky’s own Republican state senator, Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer. Thayer released the following statement […]

More Counties Passing Right-to-Work Laws

January 17, 2015

Lexington Herald-Leader: Several Kentucky counties passing or considering ‘right to work’ laws http://www.kentucky.com/2015/01/17/3647329_several-kentucky-counties-passing.html?rh=1 By: Greg Kocher | January 17, 2015 For at least 50 years, and probably longer, Kentucky has […]

Republicans Elect Steve West As Republican Candidate for 27th Senate District’s Special Election

January 10, 2015

On Saturday January 10th, members of the county party committees in Kentucky’s 27th Senate District convened at the Fleming County Courthouse to select a candidate for the March 3rd […]

CONGRATS to Our New House Leadership Team!

January 7, 2015

Yesterday was the first day of the 2015 General Assembly, and the Kentucky House Republican Caucus held elections for it’s leadership team. NEW POSITION Newly added to the leadership slate […]

ICYMI: 3 Counties Have Passed Right To Work Laws

January 6, 2015

In case you missed it, three Kentucky counties have already approved Right to Work laws! Check out some of the coverage below: NRO: And Then There Were Three: Kentucky Counties […]

Grimes’ Obama Dodge All For Nothing, Still Supports A Liberal Clinton Agenda

October 15, 2014

FRANKFORT – The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement and background in response to Alison Lundergan Grimes campaigning with Hillary Clinton tonight in Louisville. “Alison Lundergan Grimes’ painstaking […]

ICYMI: Grimes Opposes ‘Gun Show Loophole,’ Open To Discussing Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

September 26, 2014

Herald Leader: Courting Big Blue Nation, Grimes says its time to discuss legalizing marijuana. “Appearing on a radio program for University of Kentucky sports fans Thursday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison […]

Grimes Campaigning With Obama Liberals While Her Campaign Struggles In Kentucky

September 24, 2014

Where has Alison Lundergan Grimes been over the last week as her campaign continues to spiral downwards and fellow Democrats are losing faith? Definitely not in Kentucky (wouldn’t want Kentucky voters […]

Grimes Campaign’s “Fortunes Appear To Be Sagging” … Time for “A Major Reset”

September 15, 2014

Alison Lundergan Grimes’ Campaign Needs A “Major Reset” People Close To The Grimes Campaign Suggest It Might Be Time For A “Major Reset”. “But some who watch campaigns closely say the […]

Republicans Unveil 2014 “Handshake with Kentucky”

September 2, 2014

Frankfort – House Republican leaders today released details of “Handshake with Kentucky,” a platform of specific legislation they will make a priority of enacting within the first 30 days if […]

Will Grimes’ Bus Show Up to the Red White & Blue Picnic?

August 26, 2014

Last week was dominated by the news of Alison Lundergan Grimes’ bus troubles. As first reported by POLITICO: Grimes Has “Barnstormed Kentucky” In A Shiny Campaign Bus Rented To […]

GOP women: McConnell fights for women’s issues

August 20, 2014

GOP women: McConnell fights for women’s issues The Courier-Journal Wednesday August 20, 2014 http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2014/08/20/gop-women-mcconnell-fights-womens-issues/14336231/ The alternate reality that Alison Lundergan Grimes is trying to create as it relates to […]

RPK Calls On All Emerge Kentucky Candidates To Denounce Groob’s Comments

August 5, 2014

The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement today from spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper calling on all candidates who have participated in or are supported by the Emerge Kentucky program […]

Just Kidding.

July 24, 2014

What do Kentucky Democrats Greg Stumbo and Alison Lundergan Grimes have in common? They both lied to Kentuckians about standing up for coal and they both support Barack Obama. On […]

WTAS: Another “Questionable” Ad from Grimes

July 23, 2014

HEADLINE: “Analysis: Question in Grimes Ad Is Questionable” (WHAS, 7/22/14) “And, like Grimes first ad, the question itself is questionable.” (WHAS, 7/22/14) “Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes’ latest campaign ad unfairly and inaccurately […]

KYGOP Response to Grimes’ False New Ad

July 22, 2014

The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement today from spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper in response to Alison Lundergan Grimes’ false new ad, which is a continuation of her lies […]

Obama’s Kentucky Candidate: “A favorite of liberal donors”

July 16, 2014

With the announcement of 2nd quarter fundraising numbers yesterday, it’s worth noting the following from Nicholas Confessore in the New York Times & on MSNBC this morning: “None of the candidates on either […]

Rep. Jeff Hoover: Reform Ky. teachers’ pension

July 11, 2014

Rep. Jeff Hoover: Reform Ky. teachers’ pension Over the past decade, the issue of state pensions has come to the forefront, as the gap in promised benefits and the resources […]

WTAS: Grimes “Shaky” New Ad

July 9, 2014

Less than a week ago marked the one year anniversary of Alison Lundergan Grimes’ disastrous campaign roll out, and with recent news of her campaign’s latest big fail – a misleading attack ad – […]

Another Page from the Obama Playbook

July 8, 2014

The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement and background from spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper in response to Alison Lundergan Grimes’ latest display of an allegiance to the Obama playbook […]

Paducah Sun: ACOLYTE Grimes’ actions show her loyalty to Obama

July 7, 2014

ACOLYTE Grimes’ actions show her loyalty to Obama Paducah Sun | Sunday July 6, 2014 http://www.paducahsun.com/opinion/070614_PS_Sunday_editorial Alison Lundergan Grimes has attempted to sell herself to Obama-weary Kentuckians as someone who will […]

Happy Anniversary to “One Of The Worst Roll Outs Ever”

July 1, 2014

Today we celebrate the one year anniversary of Alison Lundergan Grimes’ catastrophic campaign launch. It was literally so bad that their campaign needed a glitzy, highly-scripted mulligan event a month […]

Why So Silent On The IRS Scandal?

June 24, 2014

Alison Lundergan Grimes only likes to speak up when it’s politically convenient for her, so it’s no wonder she hasn’t said a word about the ongoing IRS scandal. Contrast that […]

Grimes Attempts to Change The Subject

June 20, 2014

The Kentucky GOP released the following statement and background information on Alison Lundergan Grimes’ attempts to change the subject after she lied to Kentuckians about sharing their coal concerns during […]

Warren Joins Long List of Liberal Democrats Backing Grimes’ Campaign

June 12, 2014

With the news of ultra-liberal Elizabeth Warren coming to Kentucky to campaign for Alison Lundergan Grimes, it’s worth taking a look at the massive list of liberal, partisan Democrats that are backing […]

Grimes Campaign Struggling After Breaking Promise

June 11, 2014

Alison Lundergan Grimes’ campaign is really scrambling to mitigate the effects of her broken promise to Kentuckians and struggling to explain why she did not in fact “use the event” as a […]

Grimes breaks promise to talk coal at Reid fundraiser

June 10, 2014

The Kentucky GOP released the following statement from spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper in response to reports that Alison Lundergan Grimes lied to Kentuckians and broke her promise to use her fundraiser […]

Gas tax increase satisfies hungry House Democrats

June 4, 2014

Today, an official with Governor Steve Beshear’s Office of Budget and Fiscal Management announced that Kentucky’s gas tax will increase within the next month. Beginning July 1st, Kentucky’s families and […]

Grimes Donor Crafts New EPA Regulations To Kill Kentucky Coal

May 30, 2014

The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement and background regarding the Obama administration’s new EPA regulations and the Grimes campaign’s relationship to the National Resource Defense Council, who […]

Grimes Dodges ObamaCare Question AGAIN.

May 22, 2014

Yesterday, a reporter asked Alison Lundergan Grimes if she would have voted for ObamaCare in 2010. From the Associated Press: “Democratic Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes on Wednesday twice refused to […]

Grimes rhetoric & record don’t match on job creation

May 16, 2014

Alison Lundergan Grimes is recycling her 2011 campaign rhetoric that creating jobs is her number one priority. Three years later, her record on job creation is abysmal, but she continues […]

Kentucky Republicans fight federal overreach against farmers

May 15, 2014

It isn’t bad enough that Jack Conway threatens Kentucky farmers. Now, President Barack Obama’s Drug Enforcement Agency is standing in the way of letting Kentucky farmers and researchers innovate, create […]

Where is Alison Lundergan Grimes? Not at work.

May 9, 2014

“As if Alison Lundergan Grimes hasn’t spent enough time abandoning her duties as Secretary of State in favor of hobnobbing with Barack Obama and Harry Reid’s liberal elite pals for […]

Statement From RPK on Conway & Overly Announcement

May 6, 2014

FRANKFORT – The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement from Chairman Steve Robertson in response to the announcement of Jack Conway and Sannie Overly’s campaign for the 2015 […]

Grimes to be featured at ultra-liberal conference

April 25, 2014

Yesterday was reported that Alison Lundergan Grimes will be featured at the Democracy Alliance’s “Spring Investment Conference,” which has been described as “a coming out party of sorts for the […]

Grimes’ Continued Silence on Keystone XL

April 23, 2014

The Kentucky GOP released the following statement today in response to Alison Lundergan Grimes’ continued silence on the building of the Keystone XL pipeline and Barack Obama’s actions to delay […]

Grimes fundraises with anti-gun governor

April 17, 2014

Tonight, Alison Lundergan Grimes is scheduled to attend a fundraiser with special guest, Gov. Martin O’Malley, the anti-gun governor from Maryland. Carole King, who has performed for the Obamas, is also scheduled […]

Democrats celebrate Tax Day with higher taxes

April 15, 2014

“I sometimes think that the main difference between ourselves and the other side is we see an America where every day is the Fourth of July, and they see an […]

Timeline: Grimes fails at standing up for women

April 10, 2014

After months of dodging questions and providing weak and “lawyerly” statements about the sexual harassment case involving former Democrat Representative John Arnold, Alison Lundergan Grimes finally came forward and said […]

Grimes still part-time for Kentucky women

April 8, 2014

Today, the Legislative Ethics Commission in Kentucky convened to discuss the sexual harassment allegations involving former State House Representative John Arnold. Despite the fact that Alison Lundergan Grimes’ campaign has […]

ObamaCare a success in Kentucky? Really?!

April 3, 2014

Obama’s broken promise When making promises about ObamaCare, President Barack Obama asserted, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” But Obama broke his promise to the […]

April Fools!

April 1, 2014

Happy April Fools’ Day! To mark this holiday, we have assembled just a few of the pranks Barack Obama has played on Kentucky. (1) If you like your doctor, you […]

Ten ways ObamaCare is hurting us

March 24, 2014

On Sunday, ObamaCare celebrated its fourth birthday. Given ObamaCare’s adverse effects, Kentuckians were in no mood to celebrate its special day. Ten ways ObamaCare is hurting us 1. 280,000 Kentuckians […]

House Democrats vote for billions in more spending, debt

March 18, 2014

Last week, House Democrats voted to approve a tax-borrow-spend budget based on the Obama blueprint. Kentucky Democrats endorse Obama blueprint: more spending & growing debt A day after they voted […]

Liberal House Democrats vote for $551.3 million gas tax increase

March 13, 2014

On Wednesday, March 12th, liberal House Democrats passed tax and fee increases on Kentuckians that would make Barack Obama proud. House Democrats voted for a tax bill based on the […]

House Democrats’ budget follows Obama blueprint

March 12, 2014

Last week, President Obama unveiled his budget for 2015, and it’s a repeat of his failed, liberal blueprint for America: higher taxes, increased government spending, and more debt. House Democrats […]

Grimes’ position on coal depends on her audience

March 11, 2014

Last night, Senate Democrats stayed up all night to talk about climate change and to attack Kentucky coal. The Obama White House “absolutely” supported Senate Democrats’ anti-coal efforts. Still quiet […]

Alison Lundergan Grimes’ & Harry Reid’s anti-coal Senate

March 10, 2014

Tonight, Senate Democrats plan to hold an all-night “talk-a-thon” to discuss climate change. From The Hill: “At least 28 Senate Democrats are pulling an all-nighter on Monday to wake up ‘stubborn’ climate change deniers […]

The steep costs of Obama’s war on coal

March 7, 2014

Kentucky’s abundant supply of coal has helped keep Kentuckians warm during this frigid winter, Mike Duncan wrote in The Richmond Register. Duncan, a long-time resident of Inez and a member of […]

#StandWithRand

March 6, 2014

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Senator Rand Paul’s filibuster, in which he stood up to the Obama Administration and advocated for all Americans in defense of our Bill of […]

Kentucky Republicans lead charge to protect coal

March 6, 2014

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Electricity Security and Affordability Act – a measure that would protect affordable and reliable electricity and would allow for an “all-of-the-above” […]

The Obama budget: another irresponsible, hyper-partisan scheme

March 4, 2014

With President Obama unveiling his budget proposal today, he reiterated his tired refrain that he is more interested in increasing government spending than pursuing a responsible fiscal path. Instead of […]

Harry Reid calls Kentuckians liars. Does Grimes agree?

February 28, 2014

Earlier this week, Harry Reid made an incredibly offensive comment, calling the troubling and heart-wrenching ObamaCare horror stories being told by Americans all over the country “untrue.” But Senator McConnell, […]

KYGOP Chair celebrates House Republicans’ Right to Work measure

February 27, 2014

Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson released the following statement today thanking House Republican Leader Jeff Hoover, Representative Jim DeCesare, and the House Republican Caucus for introducing Right to […]

Greg Stumbo’s “dereliction of duty”

February 27, 2014

Earlier this week, Democrat House Speaker Greg Stumbo decided that attending a political fundraiser was more important than doing the people’s work. Greg Stumbo and other House Democrat leaders decided to […]

House Democrats’ misplaced priorities: all play, no work

February 24, 2014

House Democrat leaders have decided to manipulate Tuesday’s previously scheduled committee meetings so House Democrats can attend Alison Lundergan Grimes’ campaign rally with Bill Clinton. In response to House Democrats’ […]

Democrats’ minimum wage plan could cost 1,000,000 jobs

February 19, 2014

At a time when Kentuckians struggle to find work, Barack Obama, Alison Lundergan Grimes, Greg Stumbo, and Kentucky Democrats continue to advocate job-killing policies. Democrats’ Minimum Wage Hike Could Cost […]

KYGOP to Grimes: Return John Arnold & Woody Allen contributions

February 10, 2014

Today, the Republican Party of Kentucky called on Alison Lundergan Grimes to return her campaign donations from two people: one publicly accused of sexual harassment, former Democrat State House Representative […]

Republican legislators stand for Kentucky, against Obama agenda

February 8, 2014

Republicans stood for Kentucky jobs and against burdensome, deficient regulations in the fifth week of the 2014 General Assembly. Senate Republicans Reining In Deficient Regulations On Thursday, Senate Republicans stood […]

ObamaCare’s increasing costs: shrinking workforce, higher deficits

February 5, 2014

The Gleaner’s headline should alarm the 30% of Kentuckians who actually approve of ObamaCare: “Report finds Obamacare will reduce workforce.” The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released a report addressing […]

Obama’s Praise of Kentucky Governor = Big Problem for Grimes

January 29, 2014

During last night’s State of the Union Address, Kentucky’s Governor Steve Beshear, who attended as a guest of the Obamas, received enthusiastic praise from President Obama for his implementation of […]

Beshear to join Obama at State of the Union

January 28, 2014

MEMORANDUM FROM: Steve Robertson, Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky TO: Interested Parties DATE: January 28, 2014 SUBJECT: Beshear Joins Obama at State of the Union Address During tonight’s State […]

Grimes won’t say whether she opposes new anti-coal regulations

January 24, 2014

In an interview with POLITICO, Alison Lundergan Grimes refused three times to say whether she opposes new regulations on coal-fired power plants, and wouldn’t say if she opposes cap and […]

240,229 to go

January 22, 2014

On Friday, Steve Beshear boasted that 39,771 Kentuckians enrolled in a private health plan through Kentucky’s ObamaCare system. Barack Obama won Politifact’s Lie of the Year in 2013 when he […]

RPK Message Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 20, 2014

Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) Chairman Steve Robertson released the following message on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Today we honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who dedicated […]

Stumbo compares McConnell to Nazis at Grimes’ event

January 17, 2014

On Thursday evening, Democrat Greg Stumbo made an incredibly inappropriate remark during his opening speech at Alison Lundergan Grimes’ public event in Prestonsburg. Republican Party of Kentucky Communications Director, Kelsey […]

Grimes in Hollywood today, fundraising again with liberal elite

January 13, 2014

After picking up a million dollars in campaign cash from her elite liberal pals at one fundraiser this September in Los Angeles, Alison Lundergan Grimes is back in Hollywood today, […]

Greg Stumbo’s delusional denial

January 10, 2014

Democrat Speaker Greg Stumbo Denies Culture Of Sexism And Intimidation, Despite Democrats Saying Otherwise ON TUESDAY, GREG STUMBO ASSERTED THERE IS “NO EVIDENCE” OF A SEXIST, INTIMIDATING CULTURE IN THE […]

House Democrats misfire early in the 2014 General Assembly

January 9, 2014

On the first day of the 2014 General Assembly, a Kentucky House Democrat literally misfired. Representative Leslie Combs (D-Pikeville) made national headlines when she misfired her handgun in her office […]

Senate Republicans seek to rein in governor’s unchecked overreach

January 7, 2014

Senate Republicans are promoting a change to the state Constitution that would preserve legislative authority in the face of unchecked, executive overreach. Governor institutes deficient regulations without oversight Under the […]

Grimes’ New Year’s resolution: raise more Hollywood cash

December 30, 2013

After picking up a million dollars in campaign cash from her elite liberal pals at one fundraiser this September in Los Angeles, Alison Lundergan Grimes is headed back to the […]

Poll: Kentucky voters want Republican governor, legislature

December 19, 2013

A recent poll from a Democrat-leaning pollster reveals Kentucky voters are ready for change and that a growing number prefer electing a Republican governor and Republican state legislators. While enduring […]

Benvenuti to Beshear, legislators: live by your ObamaCare law

December 16, 2013

On Friday, State Representative Robert Benvenuti pre-filed a bill that would require the Governor, his cabinet, and all 138 members of the General Assembly to get their health insurance through […]

RPK launches “Ask Alison”

December 16, 2013

Alison Lundergan Grimes rarely answers questions, but when she finally does, her answers are awkward, confusing, and sometimes incomprehensible. A recent analysis from a Kentucky reporter described it as follows: […]

RPK Chairman on House Democrats’ opposition to continuing investigation

December 12, 2013

Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky, Steve Robertson, released the following statement today in response to House Democrats’ opposition to continuing the investigation of sexual harassment and misconduct in the Kentucky […]

Republican Suzanne Miles wins special election

December 10, 2013

Tonight, Republican candidate Suzanne Miles was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 7th District Special Election. With Miles’ victory, Republicans will hold 46 seats in the State House […]

Another misfire from the Grimes campaign

December 6, 2013

Alison Lundergan Grimes may like to pretend to shoot, but yesterday yielded yet another misfire from her campaign. After attempting to attack Senator McConnell on the Farm Bill currently making its […]

Kim Humphrey: more of the same

December 5, 2013

Ahead of the December 10th special election for State Representative, liberal special interests are dumping negative, misleading ads into Daviess, Henderson, and Union Counties. Liberal Kim Humphrey chooses to stand […]

ObamaCare is “the right move,” says liberal Kim Humphrey

December 2, 2013

Kim Humphrey is hiding behind liberal special interest groups ahead of the December 10th special election for State Representative in Daviess, Henderson, and Union Counties. But what is liberal Kim Humphrey […]

Kentucky Chamber PAC endorses Suzanne Miles in special election

November 27, 2013

The Kentucky Chamber PAC endorsed Suzanne Miles for State Representative in the December 10th special election. Miles is running for the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 7th District, which includes Daviess, […]

Now Grimes really has a coal problem

November 26, 2013

Alison Lundergan Grimes has told Kentuckians time and again that she will fight for Kentucky’s coal industry, but as we’ve seen over the course of this campaign so far, her […]

What rhymes with Alison Lundergan Grimes?

November 25, 2013

Sticks to liberal party lines. If past few weeks have told Kentuckians anything, it’s that if elected to the senate, Alison Lundergan Grimes would definitely be voting the liberal party […]

Beshear admin: $4 million in fraud “not an overwhelming problem”

November 21, 2013

Food stamp fraud and bureaucratic mismanagement cost Kentucky taxpayers $4 million – an issue that a spokesperson for Governor Steve Beshear’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services called “not an […]

Grimes stymied by a simple ObamaCare question

November 13, 2013

Yesterday, Senator McConnell held a press conference in Louisville, Kentucky, where he posed an incredibly simple question to his opponent, Alison Lundergan Grimes: Are you for or against getting rid […]

Veterans Day statement from RPK Chairman

November 11, 2013

Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson released the following statement today: “In honor of Veterans Day, I would like to take a moment, on behalf of the Republican Party of Kentucky, […]

Grimes panders to union bosses, McConnell fights for workers

November 5, 2013

The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement today highlighting another clear contrast between the U.S. Senate candidates on issues facing Kentuckians While Mitch McConnell is in Washington today […]

A clear contrast on coal

October 29, 2013

Today it was reported by the Lexington Herald-Leader that Alison Lundergan Grimes will be attending a fundraiser tonight in San Francisco, CA hosted by California’s Lieutenant Governor and former San Francisco Mayor, […]

Republicans promoting fiscal accountability

October 24, 2013

As we heard today from Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, government can and must be fiscally responsible. Comer and most of the Kentucky’s constitutional officers testified before a legislative committee about […]

Suzanne Miles: GOP Candidate for 7th District Special Election

October 17, 2013

OWENSBORO – Last night, Wednesday October 16th, the members of the Republican Executive Committees in Daviess, Henderson and Union Counties met for a House Nominating Meeting and elected Suzanne Miles […]

WTAS: Grimes’ mediocre fundraising numbers

October 16, 2013

It’s absolutely baffling that Democrats are excited about Part-Time Grimes’ $2.5 million first quarter fundraising haul. After making fundraising her main priority, ditching Kentucky for far-off destinations “where the money trees […]

Political recklessness from the Grimes campaign

October 14, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2013 CONTACT: Kelsey Cooper – kelsey@rpk.org – (502) 219-2439 Statement from RPK: Political recklessness from the Grimes campaign FRANKFORT- Republican Party of Kentucky Communications Director, Kelsey Cooper, released […]

Deception as a strategy not working well

October 14, 2013

If you’re confused about where Alison Lundergan Grimes stands on most of the issues, you’re not alone. Despite reporters literally chasing her down to get answers to simple questions like, […]

Grimes fleeing Kentucky, jetting to Vegas, fundraising again

October 10, 2013

We all knew Part-Time Grimes was headed to Las Vegas to fundraise with Harry Reid tomorrow, but as reported by the Lexington Herald Leader, now it looks like she’s jetting out west a […]

Grimes not offering solution to shutdown, fundraises off it

October 9, 2013

When Alison Lundergan Grimes ran away from another Kentucky reporter yesterday and refused to answer his questions, I’m sure he had no idea she was running back to her campaign headquarters […]

Harry Reid, owner of shutdown, raises cash for Grimes

October 8, 2013

As The Hill reported yesterday, Harry Reid “is now fully in charge of his party’s negotiating strategy, a significant change from past showdowns with Republicans.” “There’s no question, Reid is now the […]

Grimes’ real “concerns” about ObamaCare

October 7, 2013

In case you missed it, Part-Time Grimes’ Democratic allies have confirmed her deafening silence on the issues, and have even gone so far as to endorse it as a “smart” […]

MIA?

October 3, 2013

Yesterday Part Time Grimes had the audacity to tweet that Kentuckians deserved a senator that wouldn’t be missing in action, calling on Senator McConnell to lead. The truly amusing thing […]

“Shhhhhhhhhh… They’ll never find out.”

October 3, 2013

Yesterday, to no one’s surprise, Part-Time Grimes’ silence on the big issues was even noticed by a member of her own party in an interview with a Kentucky newspaper, the Lexington […]

Grimes choosing shutdown over ObamaCare delay

October 2, 2013

In case you missed it, Alison Lundergan Grimes has joined Harry Reid and national Democrats in the Senate in deciding to shut down the government rather than delay the implementation […]

RPK Chairman Steve Robertson calls on Grimes to act for Kentucky women

September 26, 2013

FRANKFORT – Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson released the following statement in response to Senator Kathy Stein’s call for an investigation of Democrat House leadership and Democrat Speaker […]

Jack Conway, stop threatening Kentucky farmers!

September 26, 2013

In case you missed it, yesterday Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway issued a letter threatening prosecution of Kentucky farmers that attempt to grow industrial hemp. Agriculture Commissioner James Comer released the […]

Hollywood welcomes Part-Time Grimes!

September 26, 2013

We knew it wouldn’t be long before Part-Time Grimes headed back to the west coast to collect some campaign cash, and today marks one of her best fundraisers yet. Oh – […]

Kentuckians not buying what Grimes is selling on coal

September 25, 2013

Alison Lundergan Grimes is seriously losing out on the coal battle in Kentucky. Between pushing outright lies about Sen. McConnell’s record on coal, fundraising with anti-coal Harry Reid, and laying […]

Grimes losing steam in Kentucky

September 24, 2013

Alison Lundergan Grimes is losing some serious steam in Kentucky. WESTERN KY. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY’LL SUPPORT SENATOR MCCONNELL. “Still, Owensboro Democrat Andy Gamblin was wearing a Grimes sticker but still said […]

The rough week continues…

September 23, 2013

Last week was a rough one for Democrat candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes, and it looks like it’s continuing. After spending the entire week on defense, attempting to prove her loyalty […]

News Brief: ‘The War on Coal’ in Kentucky

September 20, 2013

The Obama administration and Harry Reid have declared a ‘war on coal’ in Kentucky, putting national Democrats on defense and Alison Lundergan Grimes in a tough, ‘awkward’ spot. Below are this […]

Who really fights for Kentucky coal?

September 19, 2013

This morning, Senator Mitch McConnell asked the Senate for consent to take up the Saving Coal Jobs Act, legislation that would protect Kentucky’s coal jobs and manufacturing and block the […]

Grimes’ actions speak louder than her words

September 18, 2013

In case you missed it, last week it was reported by cn|2 that Part-Time Grimes is headed to Las Vegas to raise some campaign cash with her liberal ally “coal makes us […]

RPK responds to Grimes’ hollow statement on coal

September 17, 2013

The Republican Party of Kentucky released the following statement in response to Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes’ release today regarding coal: “What Alison Lundergan Grimes so conveniently failed to address is […]

Is Grimes’ campaign headquartered in California?

September 16, 2013

One would sure think so, considering the amount of support her campaign is getting from the Golden State. From Hollywood to San Francisco, and now the Coachella Valley, Grimes is […]

Grimes to fundraise with Harry “Coal Makes Us Sick” Reid

September 12, 2013

As just reported by cn|2, it looks like Part-Time Grimes is headed to Las Vegas to raise some campaign cash with her liberal ally Harry Reid. Now here’s the problem – […]

Grimes, ObamaCare & The Donut Burger

August 21, 2013

The national and local headlines are increasing daily, and the resounding message is: Every American is Feeling the Cost of ObamaCare. ObamaCare is killing jobs across the nation and hurting […]