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 (RPK) revealed Thursday that they are currently on-air with radio ads supporting 17 State House candidates across the state. The buys are in addition to […]

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 1990. John was able to specialize in drug enforcement and special investigations in Lexington and served as Chaplain for Kentucky State Police (KSP) in Frankfort. […]

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- As the race for control of the Kentucky State House heats up, the Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) launched radio ads against Speaker of the […]

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 Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) called on Democratic State House leaders to denounce Rep. John Short and call on him to resign his office after […]

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) accused Democratic State House leaders of turning their backs on Kentuckians in an effort to save their political positions Wednesday. The attack comes after the […]

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 that the citizens of the 99th district are not left behind. Her goal is to empower people to make their lives better and her platform […]

  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 our business environment. His goal is to give young Kentuckians better in-state job opportunities as they start to make a living and raise a family. […]

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 stop using politically motivated lawsuits to cover up his own failures, said Republican Party of Kentucky spokesman Tres Watson in a statement Thursday.  The release […]

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 the Secretary of the Personnel Cabinet under Governor Steve Beshear and was most recently a deputy to Attorney General Andy Beshear. According to WDRB, Timothy […]