By Chris Taylor
Paducah, KY – State Senator Bob Leeper of Paducah has sent a letter notifying the Kentucky Secretary of State he intends to seek re-election for sixth term. Leeper plans to again run as an independent and has until August to officially file his candidacy petition. The Paducah Sun reports incumbent Leeper will face Democrat Rex Smith of Paducah and Republican Mike East of Kevil on the ballot in November.