PRESS RELEASE-Rep. Mike Harmon again pre-files bill that would change the election slate on gubernatorial races in Kentucky

Subject: PRESS RELEASE-Rep. Mike Harmon again pre-files bill that would change the election slate on gubernatorial races in Kentucky



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Rep. Mike Harmon again pre-files bill that would change the election slate on gubernatorial races in Kentucky Proposal filed for 2014 session would push back selection of running mate until after primary election
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 3, 2013) –Representative Mike Harmon, R-Danville (54th District) announced today he has again filed legislation that would move the requirement of gubernatorial candidates to select a running mate until after the May primary election. Harmon filed BR 127 for the 2013 session, and previously filed the bill in the 2012 session as House Bill 109.
"My bill would simply adopt the same system we use for presidential elections, which allows parties to select the best candidates for Vice President after the primary elections by allowing gubernatorial candidates to select running mates after securing their party’s nomination,” said Rep. Harmon. "It is my belief this legislation is bipartisan in nature, and I’m hopeful it will gain support and consideration in the upcoming 60-day session.”
The winning gubernatorial candidate for their respective political party would be required to name their running mate and file paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office by 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday following Kentucky’s primary election in preparation for the November general election. If the gubernatorial candidate fails to select a running mate by the deadline, the governing body of the candidate’s respective party would then select someone to be their nominee for Lt. Governor and notify the Secretary of State’s office within one week after a vacancy has been declared.
It would also allow a gubernatorial candidate the ability to select a replacement candidate for Lt. Governor on their slate if the original candidate dies, is declared ineligible for the office, or has a severe disabling condition.
For more information on Rep. Harmon’s bill, go to www.lrc.ky.gov/record/14rs/HB35.htm. chumly.com/attachment/14165357


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