Ballard won’t seek re-election to state House
State Rep. Eddie Ballard, D-Madisonville
FRANKFORT — State Rep. Eddie Ballard, D-Madisonville, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election next year.
Ballard, who has served in the House since 1987, said friends have encouraged him to run again, but “I have decided that if my wife Rae and I are going to do some of the things we have been planning for years, now is the time.
“That includes traveling and visiting friends in other states. Since we are both in reasonably good health – Rae walks regularly, and I can do more than 100 ‘sink-ups’ in less than two minutes – I believe now is when we should start planning our retirement. Age has nothing to do with it; I won’t even be 80 until December.”
Ballard, who is chairman of the House Tourism Development and Energy Committee, said he announced his plans now so that others who may want to take his place have more than five months to decide. Jan. 26 is the filing deadline for those running in the May 2010 primary.
Ballard represents the 10th House District in Hopkins County.
–Jack Brammer
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Jeff Hoover | Aug 25, 2009 | Reply
Eddie Ballard is a true gentlemen who has admirably served for many years in Frankfort and a dear friend. I wish he and Rae the very best and his service as a legislator will be greatly missed.
Will Cox | Aug 25, 2009 | Reply
I have enjoyed working with Representative Ballard during my time as a city councilmember and as mayor, and I’ve always found him to be a strong advocate in Frankfort and at home for issues and needs important to the City of Madisonville and its citizens. I wish Eddie and Rae all the best as they move into another chapter of their lives.
Tim Couch | Aug 26, 2009 | Reply
Representative Eddie Ballard is one fine gentleman I have enjoyed working with in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Eddie, you and Rae enjoy your retirement.
Tim
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