The Speaker of the Kentucky House, Representative David Osborne, issued the following statement on Thursday morning regarding the election for governor:
The legislature has no role whatsoever in the Governor’s request for a recanvass or even in a potential recount. If he chooses to file a formal election contest, the House Majority Caucus will handle the matter in a legal, ethical, and appropriate manner that fulfills the requirements set forth by the Kentucky Constitution, statutes, and rules of the House. However, it is important to note that an election contest cannot be filed until after the Board of Elections takes final action on the election results several weeks from now.
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