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rep. James Comer said he plans to run for Kentucky governor in 2027, calling it the right decision and noting it likely will become official around December. He\u2019s already touring the state and building support for that race; the current governor, Andy Beshear, is set to be term-limited in 2027.<\/p>\n

The piece also describes Comer\u2019s background in Kentucky politics-having served multiple terms<\/a> in the state House, later becoming commissioner of agriculture, and then winning election<\/a> to congress in 2016. It highlights his relatively strong conservative profile in Washington, including his leadership of the house Oversight Committee and other investigative efforts, such as pursuing fraud-related accountability<\/a> in Minnesota and supporting subpoenas tied to figures associated with Jeffrey Epstein. <\/p>\n