Candidates Turn Out To File, Many Are Republicans

It could be a record turnout for candidate filings for Kentucky's 2010 primaries.The Secretary of State's office won't know if this year set a new record until county filings are tabulated. But spokesperson Les Fugate says there were a few surprises. Notably, more Republicans filed than Democrats. Fugate attributes the jump to unhappiness with current elected officials and the downed economy."A lot of these positions are well-paid jobs," he says. "So a lot of individuals out there who are filing for office see this as a great way to have a good source of income."Five Republicans have filed to run against Democrat John Yarmuth in the 3^rd Congressional District. Six Republicans are running against Democrat Ben Chandler in the 6^th District.Eleven candidates are seeking the Senate seat currently held by Republican Jim Bunning, who is retiring.