Two Kentucky politicians aim for bigger roles while fighting for House seats
Two Kentucky Representatives compete in House races while eyeing committee leadership positions. Both **Andy Barr** and **Brett Guthrie** face democratic opponents in their districts today
In todays election two Kentucky Representatives seek to keep their House seats while looking towards bigger opportunities. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie – both running for re-election want to secure committee chair positions that would increase their influence in Congress
The 6th District race puts Barr against Democratic challenger Randy Cravens in a region that covers central and east-central Kentucky (where many voters focus on local economic issues). Meanwhile Guthrie faces-off with Democrat Hank Linderman in the states 2nd District which includes western and central parts of Kentucky
Both Representatives hope to win their districts before moving forward with their committee leadership goals: however the outcome of todays voting will determine if they can pursue these higher positions
