WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01) has notified Governor Matt Bevin and House Speaker Paul Ryan that he will resign as First District Congressman on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 6 P.M. Congressman Whitfield also stated he would announce his future plans within the next 30 days.
James Comer, Republican Nominee for United States Representative in Kentucky’s First Congressional District, released the following statement regarding the resignation of Congressman Ed Whitfield:
“I sincerely appreciate Congressman Whitfield’s 22 years of service to the people of the 1st District. As his constituents, TJ and I have always admired his conservative values and steadfast support for the coal industry.”
With respect to the ensuing Special Election, Comer said, “I will seek the nomination for the unexpired term of Congressman Whitfield, and fully expect to be on the ballot twice on November 8, once for the unexpired term and once for the full two year term.”
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today regarding the resignation of Congressman Ed Whitfield:
“For more than two decades, Congressman Ed Whitfield has served the people of Kentucky’s First District with distinction. During his tenure in Congress, Ed has fought hard for the people of western Kentucky and it has been an honor working alongside him on a variety of issues, including our support for the workers at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and for the men and women serving our country stationed at Fort Campbell. I am thankful for our many years of friendship, and Elaine and I extend every best wish to Ed, Connie and the entire Whitfield family in
the years ahead.”
