Kentuckians again heard from some of the top contenders for the Republican nomination for governor on the debate stage.

But this time Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron was missing.

Kentucky Sports Radio hosted a debate this morning in downtown Louisville.

And our Kacey Parker Bell was there.

I'm assuming you all all believe he should be replaced, which is why you are running.

Why should he be replaced?

Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial candidates are fighting for the chance to take on likely Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Andy Beshear in the November election.

Today, four GOP candidates were in downtown Louisville, but it was the person who left an empty chair that got the most attention.

For me, I would ask Daniel, why not show up to probably the most widespread listened to audience across Kentucky.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron did not attend today's debate hosted by Kentucky Sports Radio.

The latest public polling shows Cameron leading Kellie Craft by just over six points.

But over a fifth of Kentucky voters are undecided on who to vote for.

Meaning debates like the one today could help swing the election to candidates polling in single digits.

Tried to make a name for themselves.

State auditor Mike Harmon says his experience sets him apart.

And I've got the most experience 13 years in the house, seven plus years as auditor.

And I tell everybody, even though I am the most experienced, if you want someone, I'm not a polished politician.

But if you want someone who loves the Lord, loves his family and loves this country, and in that order, well, I hope you'll think of me.

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck polled at less than 1% in the recent Fox 56 poll.

He spoke to his experience as CEO and how he handled the COVID 19 pandemic as mayor.

And then in May, when our entire hospitality industry was still shuttered, you couldn't go to a restaurant, you couldn't go to a bar, you couldn't go to a hotel.

And these people were saying, We're never going to reopen.

We stood up and did something while a lot of folks stood silent.

And so I'm proud of that because I wasn't waiting for somebody else to lead.

We led in Somerset.

Former U.N.

Ambassador Kelly Craft has been flooding the airwaves with commercials.

Just released campaign finance reports show Craft has loaned herself over $7 million the first quarter of this year.

She spoke to how she would handle the opioid crisis if elected governor.

Because I want to make it very clear, if you are a trafficker, are you a member of the cartel?

If you come into our state, you probably will never leave, because if you hurt, harm caused the death of a Kentuckian.

I can't wait to sign your death warrant.

Last week's mass shooting in Louisville brought questions from moderator Matt Jones.

But when asked what the one thing he hopes to address as governor, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Quarles says he wants to tackle public safety.

I think it's so important that right now that we have a conversation about supporting our men and women in law enforcement.

I want to be a governor that stands up, supports and funds our when men and women who put the uniform on every single day to keep us safe.

There are 27 days until Kentucky's primary election.

We'll see if debates like the one hosted today sway Kentucky's voters.

For Kentucky Edition, I'm Cassie Parker.

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