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      The 2007 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2007. In this election, incumbent Republican governor Ernie Fletcher ran for reelection to a second term but was soundly defeated by Democratic challenger Steve Beshear. A primary election to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor was held on May 22, 2007, in which Fletcher and Beshear won their respective primaries. Beshear's son Andy was elected Kentucky's State Attorney General in 2015 and Kentucky's Governor in 2019 and 2023.


      Background


      Fletcher came under increasing criticism from both parties after his involvement in a state employee hiring controversy, in which he was accused of illegally hiring merit system (civil service) employees for their political affiliations and loyalties. An investigation by Greg Stumbo, the attorney general of Kentucky, and a special grand jury led to the indictment of 13 Fletcher administration officials. Fletcher issued a blanket pardon for anyone in his administration (other than himself) who was or may have been involved in the scandal. Fletcher himself was later indicted by a grand jury for three misdemeanors: conspiracy, official misconduct and political discrimination. All were related to the merit-system investigation. On August 24, 2006, Fletcher reached a deal with Stumbo that led to the dismissal of the charges in exchange for Fletcher's acknowledgment that "the evidence strongly indicates wrongdoing by his administration with regard to personnel actions within the merit system. Further, the governor hereby states that these actions were inappropriate and that he regrets their occurrence and accepts responsibility for them as head of the executive branch of state government." (See Ernie Fletcher: Merit system investigation) Fletcher's approval rating as of May 11, 2007 was at 38%, putting him among the lowest governors in the nation.
      Former U.S. Rep. Anne Northup, who had lost reelection in 2006, and Paducah businessman Billy Harper challenged Fletcher in the Republican primary. Both had supported and worked for Fletcher's 2003 campaign. Despite his troubles, Fletcher was able to fend off the primary challenge, winning just over a majority of the vote (see below).
      On the Democratic side, an increasingly competitive primary campaign developed. Louisville businessman Bruce Lunsford spent over five million dollars, most of it being his own money, in the campaign, and picked Stumbo as his running mate for lieutenant governor. On May 7, Kentucky State Treasurer Jonathan Miller withdrew from the race and endorsed former Lt. Gov. Steve Beshear. Lunsford, Beshear, state House Speaker Jody Richards, and former Lt. Gov. Steve Henry consistently polled significantly ahead of the other candidates. Given the crowded field, many believed a runoff election was likely between the top two finishers — which polls suggested would be Beshear and Lunsford — if no candidate was able to obtain at least 40% of the vote. Beshear, however, was able to avoid a runoff with 41% (see below).


      Democratic primary




      = Candidates

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      Steve Beshear – former Lt. Governor of Kentucky, 1983–1987; former attorney general of Kentucky, 1979–1983; former State Representative, 1974–1979.
      Running mate: State Senator Daniel Mongiardo, 2001–2007.
      Gatewood Galbraith – Attorney, Legalization of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Advocate
      Running mate: Mark Wireman
      Steve Henry – former Lt. Governor of Kentucky, 1995–2003
      Running Mate: Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator Renee True, 1992-present
      Otis Hensley – Private contractor from Wallins Creek, Kentucky who received 3% of the vote in the Democratic primary in 2003.
      Running mate: Richard Robbins
      Bruce Lunsford – prominent Louisville businessman; sought the Democratic nomination for governor in 2003; withdrew four days before the primary, endorsing Jody Richards.
      Running mate: Greg Stumbo, Attorney General of Kentucky 2004–2007; former State Representative, 1985–2003.
      Jody Richards – State Representative, 1975–present (Speaker of the House, 1996–2007); received 47% of the vote in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky in 2003.
      Running mate: John Y. Brown III, Kentucky Secretary of State 1995–2003.


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      = Results

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      Republican primary




      = Candidates

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      Ernie Fletcher – Incumbent governor of Kentucky, 2003–present; former U.S. representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district, 1999–2003; former State Representative, 1995–1997
      Running mate: Robbie Rudolph, State Secretary of Executive Cabinet, 2006–2007; State Secretary of Finance, 2003–2006.
      Billy Harper – Businessman
      Running mate: Dick Wilson.
      Anne Northup – former U.S. representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district, 1997–2007; former State Representative, 1987–1997.
      Running mate: Jeff Hoover, state representative 1997–present.


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      = Results

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      General election




      = Polling

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      = Predictions

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      = Results

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      Fletcher conceded to Beshear at 9:00 PM on November 6.


      Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic




      See also


      2007 United States elections
      2007 United States gubernatorial elections
      State of Kentucky
      Governors of Kentucky
      BluegrassReport.org—Kentucky politics blog run during Gov. Fletcher's administration


      References




      External links


      Candidates

      Steve Beshear for Governor (Archive)
      Ernie Fletcher for Governor (Archive)
      Information

      Kentucky Secretary of State Filing Report
      Louisville Courier-Journal recap of Democratic primary
      Louisville Courier-Journal recap of Republican primary
      Unofficial Election results (live returns)

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