Kentucky Politics Distilled: Election Filing Deadline; More Kim Davis

WEKU | By Ryland Barton

Published February 1, 2019 at 9:47 PM EST

This week was the filing deadline for candidates running for governor, attorney general and other statewide offices this year. And a lawsuit involving former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis continues to roll through the court system.

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