In his bid for governor in 2015, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer has won the endorsement of a former U.S. Representative.
Former Second District Congressman Ron Lewis endorsed Comer Tuesday night while headlining an Elizabethtown fundraiser.
“The people of the Second Congressional District appreciate good government and crave strong leadership,” Lewis said. “James Comer is a breath of fresh air in the Republican Party and his achievements at both the state and national level make him our best choice for Governor.”
Lewis served in the U.S. House from 1994 to 2009.
Comer has also picked up endorsements from Congressman Ed Whitfield and former Congresswoman Anne Northup.
Comer will face Louisville businessman Hal Heiner in next May’s GOP primary. Attorney General Jack Conway is the only announced Democratic candidate.
