The field is growing among Republicans interested in Kentucky’s 1st District Congressional seat. Ed Whitfield announced this week that he would not seek re-election next year.
The latest Republican to consider the race is former Hopkins County Attorney Todd P’Pool who ran unsuccessfully for state Attorney General in 2011. In a Twitter post Thursday, P’Pool said he will announce his decision after the November election.
My family and I are considering the race for Congress in WKY. I'll announce my decision after the Gov's race. Elect the R ticket! #WeAreKY
— Todd P'Pool (@ToddPPool) October 1, 2015
Meanwhile, outgoing Agriculture Commissioner James Comer has said he will run for the seat. Comer joins Whitfield’s long-time district director Michael Pape and Hickman County Attorney Jason Batts.
So far, no Democrats have announced plans to run for the congressional seat.
