Rocky Adkins

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In November 2018, Adkins announced his candidacy for the 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial election. [11] During his announcement, Adkins stated that Stephanie Horne, a seat on the Jefferson County Board of Education, would be his running mate. [12] Paul E. Patton, who served as Kentucky governor from 1995 to 2003, endorsed Adkins. [2] Adkins lost the Democratic primary on May 21, 2019, placing second to Attorney General Andy Beshear. [13] Following his loss, Adkins endorsed Beshear in the general election. [14]

Political positions

Adkins supports "a fully-funded pension system" [15] and the use of medicinal marijuana, which he believes could provide income to help fund public pensions. [15] He also believes the state legislature needs to work with the federal government to try to expand Medicaid. [15]

Adkins opposes increased regulation on gun ownership. [15]

Philanthropy

A cancer survivor himself, Adkins sponsors the annual "Rocky Adkins Charity Golf Outing – Cure for Cancer,” which has raised over $2.3 million for cancer research since its beginning in 1995. [10]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Loftus, Tom (November 14, 2018). "Rocky Adkins says he's the Democrat who can win back rural Kentucky". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  3. ↑ "What to know about Rocky Adkins in the 2019 Kentucky governor's race". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  4. ↑ Desrochers, Daniel (December 2, 2019). "Rocky Adkins passes on U.S. Senate bid and takes job in Andy Beshear's administration". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  5. ↑ Fields, Mike (February 17, 2009). "Lionized in Elliott". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ Simon, Jeff (December 9, 2016). "How Trump ended Democrats' 144-year winning streak in one county". CNN. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Rocky Adkins College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  8. ↑ University, Morehead State. "MSU Dining Commons dedicated to Rocky Adkins" . Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  9. ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  10. 1 2 "'The Rock' at Morehead State named after longtime legislator". Kentucky Today. November 9, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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  15. 1 2 3 4 KINSLOW, GINA (March 20, 2019). "Lt. Governor candidate Horne makes campaign stop in Glasgow". Glasgow Daily Times. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
Rocky Adkins
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Minority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
January 3, 2017 –December 10, 2019
Preceded byGreg Stumbo
Succeeded by Jonathan Shell
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2017–2019		Succeeded by
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