Webb-Edgington is seeking to run for the House seat vacated by Jon Draud, who begins work as Kentucky's new Education Commissioner on Monday. Edgington is Kentucky's Office of Homeland Security Director but was asked to resign by the Beshear transition team this week. Here's her press release:

Alecia Webb-Edgington

State House of Representatives

Leadership • Vision • Values

MAJOR ALECIA WEBB-EDGINGTON ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR
SPECIAL ELECTION IN 63RD HOUSE DISTRICT

FORT WRIGHT, Ky. – Kentucky's homeland security director, (Ret) Maj. Alecia Webb-Edgington, officially announced her intention today to seek the Republican nomination for the upcoming special election in Kentucky's 63 rd House District.

"Northern Kentucky needs experienced leadership with a clear vision for the future of our commonwealth," said Edgington. "If I am given the opportunity to serve the people of this district in Frankfort, I will work each and every day to bring back the resources we need and represent the time-honored values we hold so dear."

Prior to joining the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Edgington served as the Chief Information Officer for the Kentucky State Police (KSP). During her distinguished 20-year law enforcement career, Edgington has served in numerous capacities including Drug Enforcement, Executive Security, and has been honored with several awards including the Kentucky State Police Commendation for Outstanding Achievement and the Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network (KWLEN) Contributions to Law Enforcement Award. (Ret.) Major Edgington holds a Master's of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminology from Western Kentucky University.

If nominated, Edgington will resign from her position with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and file her official papers for the May primary at that time.

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