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After Years of High-Profile Probes, James Comer Eyes a New Political Prize

Rep. James Comer—after leading congressional probes of matters such as suspected Biden family corruption, COVID-19 origins, the botched Afghanistan exit, and the Jeffrey Epstein offenses—is poised to run for Kentucky governor in 2027.

Kentucky is one of three states that have off-year gubernatorial contests in 2027. Comer, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, hasn’t formally announced, but he told the Daily Signal he is leaning strongly in that direction.

“I have not announced, but everything’s looking very positive that I will announce,” Comer said. “We’re going to make a decision in the second or third week of November.”

He may have an almost clear field for the GOP nomination, as Kentucky’s Republican secretary of state, Michael Adams—seen as a potential candidate—endorsed Comer, even though the House Oversight chairman hasn’t yet entered the race. Other anticipated candidates also announced they wouldn’t run.

“There are some lower-tier Republicans that have filed or are going to file, but as far as someone with name ID that can either raise money or self-fund, I........

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