Three candidates will compete in the 2018 general election for the seat of retiring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Daniel Venters. In Kentucky, justices are chosen in nonpartisan elections and serve for eight year terms. Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Debra Lambert and Circuit Judge Daniel Ballou advanced over Circuit Judge David Tapp in the nonpartisan primary election on May 22nd, 2018. Lambert and Ballou will compete in the general election on November 6th.
Estimated Total TV Spending: $68,870*
- Estimated spending by David Tapp: $24,060
- Estimated spending by Daniel Ballou: $12,150
- Estimated spending by Debra Lambert: $32,660
*Spending figures last updated November 1, 2018
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May 8 – A Lifetime of Service
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This ad argues Tapp has a “lifetime of service as a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, and judge,” and says Tapp loves “our constitution, our heritage, our way of life.”
Sponsor: David Tapp
Estimated Spending: $24,060
May 8 – Rand Paul Endorsement
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In this ad, Rand Paul endorses Ballou, arguing Ballou “would be an outstanding addition to the Kentucky Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Dan Ballou
Estimated Spending: $12,150
May 9 – Home Again
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This ad says Lambert was “twice recommended by Kentucky Right to Life.”
Sponsor: Debra Lambert
Estimated Spending: $12,320
May 10 – Protect Us From Injustice
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In this ad, Debra Lambert says, “as a judge, I follow the law, stay true to my faith, and honor Kentucky values.”
Sponsor: Debra Lambert
Estimated Spending: $20,400
October 29 – Protect Us From Injustice FOP
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In this ad, Debra Lambert says, “as a judge, I follow the law, stay true to my faith, and honor Kentucky values.”
Sponsor: Debra Lambert
Estimated Spending: $2,870
October 29 – Home Again FOP
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This ad calls Lambert “Fraternal Order of Police endorsed.”
Sponsor: Debra Lambert
Estimated Spending: $3,070
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May 10 – Protect Us From Injustice
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In this ad, Debra Lambert says, “as a judge, I follow the law, stay true to my faith, and honor Kentucky values.”
Sponsor: Debra Lambert
Estimated Spending: $20,400