Democratic lawmaker files for treasurer’s race

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Rick Nelson of Middlesboro has filed to run for Kentucky state treasurer.

Nelson is an eight-term lawmaker and a retired teacher.

He said in a statement announcing his filing Tuesday that one of the treasurer’s office’s most important jobs is oversight of the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System.

No other candidate has filed to run for state treasurer next year.

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