KRS 118.226: Filling vacancy in candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.

(1) If a vacancy occurs in a candidacy for the office of Lieutenant Governor because of

death, disqualification to hold the office sought, or a severe disabling condition that

arose after the slate formed a campaign committee, the candidate for the office of

Governor on that slate may designate a replacement for the vacant candidate.

(2) The designation of a replacement shall be on forms filed with the Secretary of State,

but only following certification to the candidate for the office of Governor by the

Secretary of State that a vacancy exists for a reason specified in subsection (1) of

this section.

(3) If a replacement candidate for a vacancy in candidacy for Lieutenant Governor is

made for a reason specified in subsection (1) of this section after the ballot s are

printed for the regular election, notices informing the voters of the change in

composition of the slate shall be posted at each precinct polling place.