Rep. Ken Upchurch To Retire
State Representative Ken Upchurch has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2010, opting instead to run for Wayne County CJE.
His announcement creates an open seat in the 52nd House district-- one of the most Republican districts in the state.
The 52nd consists mainly of McCreary and Wayne counties, but also contains a bite of Pulaski. Wayne and McCreary counties voted for McCain by about 72%-28% and McConnell 62%-38%. Pulaski was similarly tilted, 78%--22% for McCain and 68%-32% for McConnell.
Out of such strong potential, Mr. Upchurch scored only 53 in 2007, although improving to a 69 in 2008, but still short of 70 -- a score the Kentucky Club for Growth considers acceptable.
The 52nd district represents a real opportunity to find a new taxpayer champion in the commonwealth.
