By KPR
Frankfort, KY – Lexington attorney Alison Lundergan Grimes last night grabbed the Democratic nomination for Kentucky Secretary of State. She defeated Elaine Walker, who was appointed Secretary of State by Gov. Steve Beshear in January. The appointment came after former Secretary of State Trey Grayson resigned to take a job at Harvard University. Walker told Kentucky Public Radio she has no regrets about accepting the appointment.
"I know that I've made an impact and I believe that I've made a very positive impact on both the elections process and the business filings process. So, I don't regret this in any way."
Walker will continue to serve until the end of the year. Grimes will face Todd County businessman Bill Johnson of Elkton in November. Johnson won a tough Republican primary campaign over Hilda Legg of Somerset.