Governor Matt Bevin filed with the Secretary of State's Office to run for governor in 2019 with a new running mate, current state Senator Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester).
In a vote that fell along party lines, the House Election Contest Board agreed to a request by former Representative DJ Johnson for a recount of the 13th House District, which represents the City of Owensboro. He lost the seat to Democrat Jim Glenn by one vote.