Kentucky House candidate suspends campaign after flyer theft caught on camera

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky House candidate Max Morley suspended his campaign Wednesday after he was caught on video stealing another candidate's flyer from a mailbox.

Morley was running to replace fellow Democrat Daniel Grossberg for state representative in District 30. In a statement on social media, Morley said he was dropping out of the race "after much reflection."

"District 30 deserves a Representative they can trust and believe in," Morley said.

The announcement came just days after a video posted on social media showed Morley removing another candidate's campaign flyer from a mailbox.

Doorbell camera footage shows Morley walking onto a homeowner's porch and ringing the doorbell. While waiting, he takes another candidate's campaign flyer from the mailbox and places it in his back pocket.

"Campaigns can be demanding and deeply personal, and along the way I lost sight of what mattered most," Morley said after dropping out of the race. "... for that, I sincerely apologize to those I disappointed or let down."

Stealing mail is a federal felony. It is unclear whether Morley will face any charges.

Morley was one of four candidates running to replace Grossberg, whose position in the House has been under scrutiny after being accused of sexual harassment by several women since 2024.

In his post, Morley publicly endorsed fellow candidate Cassie Lyles to fill the house position.

"I encourage voters to support the candidate they believe is best prepared to defeat Daniel Grossberg," Morley said.

Kentucky's primary election will be held May 19.