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Marksberry Drops Democratic Bid For US Senate, Runs As Independent

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Democratic long-shot Ed Marksberry has decided to drop his bid for his party’s nomination and run as an independent for US Senate next year.

The Owensboro contractor said today he believes Kentucky needs an independent candidate who is not beholden to party leaders. Marksberry said his candidacy has been less about winning and more about influencing the political conversation, something he feels he can better achieve as an independent.  

Without Marksberry, University of Louisville communications professor Greg Leichty and Louisville music promoter Bennie Smith remain in the race against Democratic front-runner Alison Lundergan Grimes. 

On the Republican side, US Senator Mitch McConnell, who’s running for a sixth term, faces a challenge from Louisville businessman Matt Bevin.

Rob Canning is a native of Murray, KY, a 2015 TV Production grad of Murray State. At MSU, he served as team captain of the Murray State Rowing Club. Rob's goal is to become a screenwriter, film director or producer and looks to the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for inspiration. He appreciates good music, mainly favoring British rock n' roll, and approves of anything with Jack White's name on it. When not studying, rowing or writing, Rob enjoys spending his free time with a book or guitar.
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