Kentucky's Agricultural Politics Signal Rural Voters and the Republican Surge

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

David W. Chen and Jon Cherry embarked on an 800-mile journey across Kentucky, exploring the political dynamics of agriculture in the state. They encountered rural voters who, despite not knowing the candidates, expressed strong partisan affiliations, with Republicans dominating agriculture commissioner races in several southern and midwestern states. This shift reflects the broader decline of the Democratic Party in the South and underscores the GOP's focus on down-ballot races to advance their free-market and limited government agenda.

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