KDP Statement on House Democratic Leadership

PADUCAH, Ky. – This week, Kentucky House Democrats elected leaders for the upcoming legislative session. Members chose Rep. Lindsey Burke for Minority Floor Leader, Rep. Joshua Watkins for Minority Caucus Chair and Rep. Erika Hancock as Minority Whip.

In response to the election, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Chair Colmon Elridge made the following statement:

“Representatives Burke, Watkins and Hancock have years of experience delivering results that help families, despite the GOP’s hyperpartisan control of the General Assembly. Now, with the balance shifting, our growing caucus will be in an even stronger position to fight back and pass bills that increase access to food, healthcare and good-paying jobs.”

For more information on the leadership election, see the House Democrats’ press release available here.

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