Former University of Kentucky basketball star Richie Farmer will run as lieutenant governor on the ticket with Republican David Williams in next year's governor's race, reports the Associated Press.The two filed a letter of intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, ending weeks of speculation about whether Farmer would agree to become Williams' running mate.
Phil Moffett, a Louisville businessman, has also declared his intention to run for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
Gov. Steve Beshear, a Democrat, is seeking re-election. Harlan County demolition contractor Otis Hensey also is seeking the Democratic nomation.
