Trump ambassador Kelly Craft joins Kentucky governor’s race

Published September 7, 2022 4:12 am

By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft has launched her campaign for Kentucky governor, saying the state’s “best days are ahead.” Craft joins a crowded lineup of Republicans competing to challenge Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear next year. Craft has spent years cultivating connections within the GOP. She and her husband, coal magnate Joe Craft, donated millions of dollars to Republican candidates. Now she’s the candidate and has some advantages. She can tap into her family’s wealth, and point to her resume as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Canada and the United Nations. Trump has endorsed Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the race. Craft was endorsed Wednesday by Rep. James Comer.

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