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Democratic Party of Kentucky
| Democratic Party of Kentucky | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Frankfort, Ky. |
| Type: | Political party |
| Affiliation: | Democratic |
| Top official: | Colmon Elridge, Chair |
| Website: | Official website |
The Democratic Party of Kentucky is the Kentucky political party affiliate of the national Democratic Party. The group is headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The party is composed of a governing body called the State Central Executive Committee and a chairman is elected every four years.[1]
Party chair
Colmon Elridge was elected to a four-year term as chairman in November 2020 after being nominated by Gov. Andy Beshear (D).[2]
Elridge's professional experience includes special advisor to Gov. Steve Beshear and the government relations director for the Kentucky Education Association.[2]
Party leadership
The following individuals were identified as party leaders as of April 2024:[2][3]
- Morgan Eaves, Executive director
- Colmon Elridge, Chair
Party platform
The state party follows the platform of the Democratic National Committee. Click here to view the full platform.
Party rules and bylaws
For complete information on the party's bylaws, please click here.
Current elected officials
| Office | State | Name | Party | Date assumed office | Date term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor of Kentucky | KY | Andy Beshear | Democratic | December 10, 2019 | December 7, 2027 |
| Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | KY | Jacqueline Coleman | Democratic | December 10, 2019 | December 7, 2027 |
| U.S. House Kentucky District 3 | KY | Morgan McGarvey | Democratic | January 3, 2023 | January 3, 2027 |
Party candidates
Note: The following table lists candidates who filed to run for office with this political party in a given year. This may also include candidates who filed to run with more than one political party. The list may not be comprehensive if the state's official filing deadline has not passed. This list may not populate if no candidates have filed to run with this political party. The table lists non-presidential candidates who filed to run for office with this political party in a given year. For more information on presidential candidates and elections, please click here.
Using the tools at the top of the table, you can increase the number of candidates shown on your screen or scroll through the table to view additional candidates. To report an error, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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See also
- Democratic Party
- Kentucky
- List of political parties in the United States
- Political parties in Kentucky
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Kentucky Democratic Party Website
- Kentucky Democratic Party on Facebook
- Kentucky Democratic Party on Twitter
Footnotes
