Republican announces bid for Rep. Stone’s State House seat

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky.- Scott McPherson, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for Kentucky State House District 22. The seat is currently held by Democratic State Rep. Wilson Stone, who announced last month he would not be running for re-election. District 22 includes Allen, Simpson and parts of Warren Counties.

In a news release, McPherson touted his professional career in real estate, healthcare management and his 25 years as chairman of the Allen County University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

“I am running for state representative to put our citizens first,” said McPherson.

McPherson holds a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University and is a parent to five children and a grandfather to two grandchildren.