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James Comer is a Republican candidate for Governor in Kentucky in the 2027 election cycle. He previously ran for governor in 2015 and currently serves as a U.S. Representative from Kentucky's 1st congressional district. James Comer is the author of the book 'All the President's Money', published in January 2025, and he partnered with Murray State University Hutson School of Agriculture for an agriculture fellowship.
Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_Kentucky_gubernatorial_electi…; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Comer.
Last updated 2026-10-17.
James Comer has previously run for governor of Kentucky. en.wikipedia.org
James Comer ran for governor in Kentucky in 2015. en.wikipedia.org
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Unlock full profileProfile status: Prospective candidate. Roster status: challenger. Race status: active.
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