FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- David Williams has survived a primary election season filled with potential bombshells to capture the Republican nomination for governor in Kentucky and the right to challenge a popular Democratic incumbent in November.
Williams, the often prickly state Senate president, easily defeated Louisville businessman Phil Moffett and Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw on Tuesday. He heads into what is expected to be a rough and tumble general election campaign against a familiar foe in the Capitol, Gov. Steve Beshear.
Williams, an anti-gambling lawmaker, was dealt a particularly troubling setback late in the campaign when a judge unsealed court documents showing he had frequented casinos.
Governor GOP - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-David L Williams 68,540 - 48 percent
Phil Moffett 53,950 - 38 percent
Barbara Holsclaw 19,644 - 14 percent
Secretary of State Dem - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-Alison Grimes 85,563 - 55 percent
Elaine Walker (i) 69,077 - 45 percent
Secretary of State GOP - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-Bill Johnson 66,429 - 50 percent
Hilda Legg 65,332 - 50 percent
Auditor GOP - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-John Kemper 70,874 - 57 percent
Addia Kathryn Wuchner 52,876 - 43 percent
Treasurer Dem - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-Todd Hollenbach (i) 106,194 - 71 percent
Steve Hamrick 43,457 - 29 percent
Agriculture Commissioner Dem - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-Robert Farmer 45,666 - 30 percent
John Lackey 31,560 - 21 percent
B.D. Wilson 29,011 - 19 percent
Stewart Gritton 25,003 - 17 percent
David Williams 19,007 - 13 percent
Agriculture Commissioner GOP - Primary
3,578 of 3,578 precincts - 100 percent
x-James R. Comer 86,527 - 67 percent
Rob Rothenburger 43,142 - 33 percent
