Shepherd claims victory in closely watched Kentucky judge race

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – One of the vital carefully watched races was a choose race in Franklin County.

Choose Phillip Shepherd has been Franklin Circuit Choose for 16 years, however he was challenged by Joe Bilby, an legal professional who was backed by some within the Republican institution.

The was a race that was solely on Franklin County ballots, however the choose’s place offers with points that affect your complete state. If there’s a authorized query over one thing that occurs within the legislature or if there’s a lawsuit impacting legal guidelines handed, it often lands within the Franklin Circuit Courtroom.

Some huge cash was spent when Bilby mentioned he was going to problem Choose Shepherd, however Choose Shepherd claimed victory.

“A terrific victory. I believe what goes by means of my thoughts is only a nice sense of gratitude for this group for them giving me the chance to serve,” Shepherd mentioned.

It’s a nonpartisan race, however Bilby had the assist of many within the Republican institution who weren’t happy with among the selections that backed Governor Andy Beshear within the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic or went towards legal guidelines handed by the Republican-led legislature.

“I don’t view that as a partisan matter. We now have a system of checks and balances. So, when the courts must step in to appropriate an overreach of the legislature, or the manager department, there’s going to be pushback,” Shepherd mentioned.

Choose Shepherd mentioned he’s wanting ahead to getting again to work on Wednesday.

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