First elected to the statewide office in 2015, Ball is currently serving her second term in the treasurer’s office, but with current Republican state auditor Mike Harmon making a run for governor, Ball is jumping in the race to replace him.
The treasurer is touting her record of promoting financial literacy and returning a record $142 million in unclaimed property to Kentuckians.
Ball is one of a number of Republican constitutional officers looking to switch up roles in state government – with a crowded field pursuing the governor’s office, including auditor Harmon, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Michael Adams is considering a potential bid for the AG’s spot.
The GOP currently has a lock on all statewide offices, except the top spot.
If Ball and others are successful at moving up the chain — and a Republican defeats Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear — the GOP would have full control of state government, including supermajorities in both chambers of the General Assembly.
CORRECTION 7/26/22: A previous version of this article stated Secretary of State Michael Adams had announced a run for Attorney General. He has only said he is weighing a possible run.
