The state of Kentucky elected an Auditor of Public Accounts November 8, 2011. Primaries for this election were held on Tuesday May 17, 2011.Secretary of State, Election Calendar In the November 8, 2011 general election, Democrat Adam Edelen was elected to his first term as Auditor.
The auditor checks the financial books of all state agencies, school districts and county governments and performs special investigations.Jack Bremmer Lexington Herald Leader, Edelen Raises $250,000
Background Current Auditor of Public Accounts Crit Luallen (D) is ineligible to run due to term limits.
Candidates Based on the candidate filing report with the office of the Kentucky Secretary of State after the January 25, 2011 filing deadline, the following candidates filed to run for Auditor.
Republican primary Nominated John T. Kemper, Lexington area small residential builder/developerKentucky Campaign Finance Commission Report
Eliminated in primary Addia Wuchner, state representative from Hebron in Boone CountyBoone County Recorder December 9, 2010 GOP hopefuls mix, mingle at party.
Democrats Adam Edelen, former chief of staff to Governor Steve BeshearNKY.com Amande Vanbenschoten November 13, 2010 Auditor hopeful has NKY connections
General election
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AdamEdelen (D) JohnKemper III (R) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 25–28, 2011 600 ± 4.0% 34% 31% 35%
Results
See also Kentucky Elections, 2011
References
External links Adam Edelen for Auditor John T. Kemper for Aubitor