Guthrie 'looking forward to the general election campaign'

State Sen. Brett Guthrie (R-Bowling Green), who did not face a primary challenger in his campaign for the open seat in the 2nd Congressional District, took the opportunity of primary night to launch his general election campaign.

The Republican senator issued a statement laying out his platform, saying, "I am looking forward to the general election campaign where voters will hear from me about ending our nation's unsustainable dependence on foreign oil, keeping taxes low to foster job creation, pursuing solutions to lower the cost of health insurance, and bringing a much-needed change in attitude to Washington D.C."

Guthrie will square off against state Senator David Boswell (D-Sorgho) in the general election. Boswell beat Daviess County Judge/Executive Reid Haire (D-Owensboro) in the 2nd District Democratic primary Tuesday.

The National Republican Congressional Committee gave its preview of the race on primary night.

"We are on our way to keeping Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District red," an NRCC read. "Guthrie is an exceptional candidate and he has proven his mettle by raising over $450,000 in the first quarter alone."

Guthrie and Boswell are fighting for the seat left open by the retirement of Republican U.S. Rep Ron Lewis, who in January announced he would not seek re-election.