Adams shelves 2027 KY governor bid, backs Comer at Fancy Farm
TL;DR
At Fancy Farm, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced he will not run for governor in 2027 and will endorse U.S. Rep. James Comer, who is believed to be planning a bid; Adams urged Republicans to nominate their strongest ticket to avoid a messy primary, while Comer weighs his decision after the November election and Democrats have already launched campaigns for Beshear's open seat.
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