LEXINGTON, Ky. — It lit a spark of curiosity among those following the crowded 2023 GOP gubernatorial primary for Kentucky governor, but the flicker of potential for a runoff rule in that race has all but blown out.
At least, that’s what lawmakers who hold significant sway over the state’s election laws say.
In a primary with seven Republican candidates running professional campaigns and even more announced, that means the winner is likely to take all. Some observers say that could brighten the outlook for longshot candidates, or increase the odds of controversial former Republican Gov. Matt Bevin running and winning the primary.
