Kentucky: Ky-2

On the last day of “freshman orientation” in Washington, D.C. for incoming members of Congress, Kentucky’s sole new member, state Sen. Brett Guthrie (R-Bowling Green), got a little bit of bad news: the incoming lawmaker finished 54th in a drawing with the 53 other new members determining who gets first dibs on available office space for new members in the Longworth, Rayburn, and Cannon buildings on Capitol Hill.

Congressman-elect Brett Guthrie (R-Bowling Green) is joining more than fifty fellow newcomers to the U.S. House in Washington, D.C. this week for an orientation, where they will be briefed on house ethics rules and vote for leadership positions in advance of the actual swearing-in ceremonies for the 111th Congress.

"We feel that we are coming here to be a statesman," Guthrie told the Associated Press in Washington.

With just hours to go before the polls close, state Sens. Brett Guthrie (R-Bowling Green) and David Boswell (D-Owensboro) are wrapping up their campaigns today.

A spokesperson from Boswell's campaign says high turnout is visible throughout the 2nd Congressional District.

The Democratic challenger for the seat left open by retiring incumbent U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (R-Cecilia) voted earlier this morning and then attended mass with his family - reportedly a tradition for Boswell.

Polls open at 6am tomorrow throughout Kentucky and will stay open until 6pm, local time. With a slate of high-profile federal and state races set to be decided after months of campaigning, PolitickerKY.com asked around for opinions on what Kentuckians can watch for and what those on both sides of the aisle expect going into election day.

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