Candidates for governor to attend forum in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Four of Kentucky’s five announced candidates for governor will participate in a forum at the Kentucky Press Association on Friday.

Republicans James Comer, Hal Heiner and Will T. Scott along with Democrat Geoff Young are scheduled to attend the forum moderated by former political reporter Al Cross. Democrat Jack Conway is not coming, citing a scheduling conflict.

The forum starts at 9 a.m. at the Mariott East in Louisville and is scheduled to end by 10:15 a.m. Each candidate will get one minute for an opening statement, followed by questions from Cross and the audience.

Comer, the state agriculture commissioner, officially filed for governor on Thursday. Scott filed last week. Heiner has not filed yet, but is already airing TV commercials.

Candidates have until 4 p.m. on Jan. 27 to file for statewide office.

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