2nd Democrat files for congressional seat

Hatchett

Buckmaster

Democrats will have at least one race to vote in on May 22.

Charles Kendall Hatchett of Benton filed Tuesday to run for Kentucky First Congressional District seat and will face James Buckmaster of Henderson in the Democratic primary. The winner will square off against the winner of the Republican primary. Thus far, only incumbent Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville has filed for the GOP primary, seeking his 10th term in the seat.

Buckmaster, a doctor, is medical director of Tri-State Skin Care in Henderson. Hatchett has been a banker, construction worker and part-time auctioneer. He currently works on a temporary basis for the City of Calvert City. Hatchett ran against Whitfield in the 2010 congressional election.

Congressional and state legislative candidates have until Tuesday to file their papers for candidacy.

Republicans in Crittenden County, as of today, will vote for circuit clerk and U.S. President.

Uncontested races do not appear on the ballot.