Yesterday’s expected one-two punch in the battle with David Williams for the future of Kentucky’s horse industry and control of the Kentucky State Senate came with breathtaking speed:
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear announced today the appointment of State Senator Dan Kelly as a judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit. Sen. Kelly was among three names submitted to Gov. Beshear by the seven-member nominating commission.
“Sen. Kelly has the appropriate temperament and experience for this position,” said Gov. Beshear. “I feel confident he will provide fair, honest and judicious service to the people of the 11th Judicial Circuit.”
Punch Number Two:
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today set the date for two special elections to fill two vacant legislative seats.
The vacancy in the 96th district of the House of Representative is the result of the resignation of Rep. Robin Webb, who resigned having been elected to represent the 18th district of the State Senate. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 for the district that encompasses Carter and Lewis counties.
The vacancy in the 14th State Senate district is the result of the resignation of Sen. Dan Kelly, whom Gov. Beshear named to a judgeship in the 11th Judicial Circuit. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 for the district that encompasses Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor, Washington counties.
KRS 118.730 dictates that governor must issue the writ for a special election for a member of the General Assembly, if the vacancy occurs when the legislature is not in session.
In accordance with KRS 118.760, nominations to fill vacancies at special elections are made pursuant to the governing authority of the party in the territory which the election is to be held. Petitions and certificates of nomination may be filed 28 days before the day of election, and if filed with the Secretary of State, shall be immediately certified by the Secretary of State to the proper county clerks per KRS 118.770.
The battle continues.
