Alison Lundergan

The Secret Election: Lexington's 75th District (Kathy Stein's Seat)

August 3, 2008 by BlueGrassRoots

Dear Lexington Democratic Voter:

On Wednesday, August 6th there will be a vitally important state representative vote for the 75th district in Lexington. This might come as a surprise to you as you are not part of it.

The 75th District runs from 6th Street on the north side of downtown out Versailles Road and over to Tates Creek. [MAP LINKED BELOW]

*What's at stake? (Or: a bunch of confusion made simple)*
The 75th District seat has opened up because Kathy Stein has vacated her position. Ms. Stein will be running this fall for the State Senate office previousy held by Ernesto Scorsone.

Kathy Stein has served the 75th well. This district encompasses the heart of Lexington, from downtown through the city's progressive core. The Democratic voters of this community have formed the backbone of the fight for local ownership of water, the fight for equal rights for gay and lesbian couples, and the battle to preserve Lexington's downtown.

There are three major candidates running for Ms. Stein's seat. One supports blowing up mountains, one supports blowing up buildings, and one supports everything you agree with.

(AFTER THE JUMP: What you can do!)

Five Potential Candidates for Dems' 75th LD Nomination

August 1, 2008 by BlueGrassRoots

The Fayette County Democratic Party (FCDP) has closed the application period for potential nominees for the 75th Legislative District seat occupied for the last 12 years by Rep. Kathy Stein.  The FCDP invited five (5) individuals to participate in a public candidate forum on Wednesday, August 6th:  Mike Finucane; Kelly Flood; Alison Lundergan Grimes; Foster Ockerman, Jr.; and Lamin Swann.

Each potential candidate had been required to complete a personal data questionnaire and provide three (3) letters of recommendation.  Other materials in support of their nomination were optional, including a professional resume and a single-page candidacy paper.
 
All of these materials have been hand-delivered to each potential candidate, and sent via U.S. Mail to each FCDP precinct committee member within the 75th Legislative District.

After the jump, you can read a limited amount of information that we instructed potential candidates would be made public.  (Potential candidates’ optional brief public statements: HERE.)