by Krystle Callais

FANCY FARM, KY — The speaking order has been updated for the upcoming Fancy Farm picnic.

Organizers are only waiting for three politicians to confirm if they are coming to the political event this year.

They are U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, and Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan-Grimes.

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and Democratic governor candidate Andy Beshear have both said they will speak at the picnic.

The two are running for the governor’s office which will be voted on this November.

You can see the full speaking order below. This year’s picnic will take place on Saturday, August 3.


KY Senator Stan Humphries (R)

KY Representative Richard Heath (R)

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) – awaiting confirmation

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R) – awaiting confirmation

U.S. Congressman James Comer (R)

KY Governor Matt Bevin (R)
Governor candidate Andy Beshear (D)

KY Lt. Governor candidate Ralph Alvarado (R)
KY Lt. Governor candidate Jacqueline Coleman (D)

KY Ag. Commissioner candidate Robert Conway (D)
KY Ag. Commissioner candidate Ryan Quarles (R)

KY Secretary of State Alison Lundergan-Grimes (D) – awaiting confirmation
KY Secretary of State candidate Mike Adams (R)
KY Secretary of State candidate Heather Henry (D)

KY Attorney General candidate Daniel Cameron (R)
KY Attorney General candidate Greg Stumbo (D)

KY Treasurer Allison Ball (R)
KY Treasurer candidate Michael Bowman (D)

KY Auditor candidate Sheri Donahue (D)
KY Auditor Mike Harmon (R)

KY Supreme Court candidate Shea Nickell
KY Supreme Court candidate Whitney Westerfield