McKee Elementary School Principal Timmy Truett says he’s someone who is, “in the trenches every day” and is not a career politician. The 43-year-old thinks that worked to his benefit Tuesday in winning a seat in the Kentucky legislature. Truett defeated Berea business owner Mae Suramek in the special election for the 89th district.
Truett heard about economic development issues in Jackson County, infrastructure needs in Laurel County, and jail concerns in Madison County during the campaign. “You got a jail there that is 30 years old and is housing four times the amount of inmates it was originally designed to do. You know we need a bigger jail in Madison County,” said Truett.
The winner of the legislative special election said he hopes to keep in contact with his opponent. The first-time candidate noted he and Suramek explained their views on issues and didn’t attack each other politically. “My opponent had lots of good ideas and we shared a lot of those same ideas when it come to small business and economic development. So, I’m hoping and we’re planning on getting together one day next week just to kind of talk and show that we can be civil, no matter our party affiliation,” explained Truett.
GOP candidates also won special elections in the 22nd Senate district and the 51st House district. Insurance Risk Advisor Michael “Sarge” Pollock will go to the House to represent Taylor and Adair Counties. Lexington Innovation Medical Advancement and Care Regeneration Center Director Donald Douglas heads to the senate, serving Jessamine, Garrard, Mercer, and Washington Counties.
