FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18/Cincinati Enquirer) – In a closed-door meeting, Governor Matt Bevin announced that he would file paperwork to run for re-election before the deadline.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bevin announced that he would file for re-election by the January 29 deadline. He also told reporters that he is still undecided on his running mate.
“All of this will come out in the days ahead,” said Bevin.
.@MattBevin said he will file for re election by Jan 29 deadline. Won’t say when or why he’s delaying. Also still is undecided on running mate. “All of this will come out in the days ahead.”
— Scott Wartman (@ScottWartman) January 10, 2019
In the meantime, reporters from WAVE 3 News, the Courier-Journal, the Herald-Leader, WUKY and the Associated Press were prohibited from entering the room. The media roundtable was invitation only.
Bevin explained to reporters in the room that the presser was for publications who aren’t at the capitol every day.
Capitol room 110: Gov. Matt Bevin holding a roundtable for "local media." I just tried to walk in and was told the event was RSVP only and they were currently at capacity. #kyga19 #kypol #kygov pic.twitter.com/ssverW2MFK
— Rae Hodge (@RaeHodge) January 10, 2019
