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closeFRANKFORT — John Long, 64, who operates a convenience store outside of Danville, is the 10th Kentuckian to announce a bid for next year's U.S. Senate race.
Long said Thursday he has formed an exploratory committee to run as an independent and almost has the required 4,000 signatures to get his name on the ballot. The signatures are due by April 1.
Long, who ran unsuccessfully for Boyle County sheriff, said he decided to get in the Senate race "because no one in it so far is listening to the people." He described himself as a conservative.
Democrats in the race are Attorney General Jack Conway, Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, former U.S. Customs agent Darlene Fitzgerald Price of McCreary County and Eastwood businessman Maurice Sweeney.
Republican candidates are Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Bowling Green eye surgeon Rand Paul, Todd County businessman Bill Johnson, Northern Kentucky consultant Roger Thoney and Oldham County teacher Brian Oerther.
Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning of Southgate has decided not to seek re-election.
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