KDP Statement Congratulating Gary Clemons

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement congratulating Democrat Gary Clemons for defeating Republican Calvin Leach in the race to represent Kentucky State Senate District 37, winning by a nearly 50-point margin of victory and overperforming by 13 points compared to the district’s 2024 election:

“Tonight, South Louisville voters sent a clear message: they are fed up with Republicans ignoring, undermining and demeaning the workers that have built Kentucky’s economy, and want their elected leaders to focus on affordability, common sense and compassion.

“As the first union leader elected to Kentucky’s General Assembly, State Senator-Elect Gary Clemons will bring with him to Frankfort a career of experience fighting for workers and their families. He will ensure that workers always have a seat and a voice at the tables of power. Tonight, we congratulate Gary and look forward to working with him to fight for a Kentucky where no family has to choose between groceries, rent and medications to make ends meet.”