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This photo provided by Laurel County Corrections shows Kentucky State Rep. Robert Goforth. Goforth, who challenged the state’s governor in last year’s Republican primary was arrested on strangulation and assault charges. Goforth was arrested by the Laurel County sheriff’s office in his hometown of East Bernstadt, according to the Laurel County jail. (Laurel County Corrections via AP)

Petition seeks impeachment of Kentucky lawmaker

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This photo provided by Laurel County Corrections shows Kentucky State Rep. Robert Goforth. Goforth, who challenged the state’s governor in last year’s Republican primary was arrested on strangulation and assault charges. Goforth was arrested by the Laurel County sheriff’s office in his hometown of East Bernstadt, according to the Laurel County jail. (Laurel County Corrections via AP)

Kentucky lawmaker who ran for governor faces assault charge

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 17, 2019 file photo, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin speaks to the media following the Kentucky Farm Bureau candidates forum at the Kentucky Farm Bureau headquarters in Louisville, Ky. Bevin this week hurled a dismissive insult at the man he defeated in the May Republican primary. The unorthodox move runs the risk of alienating a large swath of voters Bevin needs to win back in his bid for a second term.While attending the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s country ham breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, Bevin was asked by a WHAS-TV reporter about his ex-rival, Republican state Rep. Robert Goforth. Bevin replied: “I’m sorry, it’s a name so easily forgotten.” Now, Goforth says his supporters may not forget the governor’s jab come November. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Kentucky governor’s remark stirs spat with ex-GOP challenger

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FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin speaks with the media during an event about the new Interstate 165 in Bowling Green, Ky. Kentucky Republicans will give an initial verdict on Bevin’s job performance in the state's primary election Tuesday, May 21. Meanwhile, Democrats will choose from three prominent candidates looking to challenge Bevin, an ally of President Donald Trump. (Bac Totrong/Daily News via AP, File)

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State Rep. Robert Goforth, R-East Bernstadt, right, talks with Mary Sue Helm, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Elections, as he files to be a candidate for Governor at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kentucky lawmaker challenging Bevin in GOP primary

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Democratic candidate for governor Adam Edelen, left, and running mate Gill Holland speak with reporters shortly after announcing their campaign for the governor on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Edelen is a former state auditor who lost his re-election campaign in 2015. He is joining a crowded Democratic primary for governor, which already includes Attorney General Andy Besehar, House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins and former state worker Geoff Young. (AP Photo/Adam Beam)

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Republican wins special election in Kentucky House district

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