Post by Logan on Mar 7, 2016 4:06:42 GMT -6
With a little luck and a big Republican turnout on Tuesday, the GOP could effectively gain control of the Kentucky House of Representatives after four special elections to fill seats vacated when members moved up to statewide office or accepted appointments from Gov. Matt Bevin.
Les Fugate, a Republican activist, said party registration in the districts doesn't necessarily favor the GOP. He downplayed expectations, saying that merely breaking even would put Republicans in position take control of the House in the fall.
“It’s critical they win two,” said Fugate, who noted that House Democrats would then have a 52-48 advantage. “If they win two, they keep the fundraising interest going because it (the Democratic advantage) is still at two seats, closer than it’s ever been and it keeps everything in play.”
The Democrats have registration advantages in three of the four districts, but voters don’t always vote that way, particularly when federal issues are at play.
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2016/03/05/gop-could-take-house-control-tuesday-votes/80507238/
Les Fugate, a Republican activist, said party registration in the districts doesn't necessarily favor the GOP. He downplayed expectations, saying that merely breaking even would put Republicans in position take control of the House in the fall.
“It’s critical they win two,” said Fugate, who noted that House Democrats would then have a 52-48 advantage. “If they win two, they keep the fundraising interest going because it (the Democratic advantage) is still at two seats, closer than it’s ever been and it keeps everything in play.”
The Democrats have registration advantages in three of the four districts, but voters don’t always vote that way, particularly when federal issues are at play.
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2016/03/05/gop-could-take-house-control-tuesday-votes/80507238/