Fayette

Fayette County Democrats will have a candidate for the 75th state House district by Aug. 8 as the process to select a replacement for Rep. Kathy Stein (D-Lexington) will begin this week. Stein is expected to withdraw her name from the House race to seek a state Senate seat. With three candidates already expressing interest in Stein's seat, a nominee will be selected following a "preference vote" among precinct committee members at an Aug. 6 candidate forum.

According to party rules, an "executive committee" comprised of two Fayette County Democratic leaders is officially selected to set the process whereby a nominee for the vacancy is chosen. In this case, that committee is comprised of Fayette County Democratic Party Chairman David O'Neill and 75th Legislative District chairwoman Jennifer Miller.

O'Neill told PoltickerKY.com the committee has chosen to honor the result of the August 6 forum vote, in which the precinct committee members from precincts within the 75th can participate.