PolitickerKY.com at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and GOP Convention

As general election campaigns in the state kick into first gear, PolitickerKY.com will be providing full coverage of many of the major political events throughout the state. This weekend, expect full coverage on this site of the Kentucky Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and the Republican Party of Kentucky's state convention.

Tonight, prominent Democrats from throughout the state will gather in Lexington for the major annual J-J dinner. Among the guests expected are Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo (D-Hazard), Governor Steve Beshear (D-Lexington), KDP Chair Jennifer Moore, and Vice-Chair Nathan Smith.

The last three account for all of Kentucky's remaining uncommitted superdelegate votes.Their joint appearance also falls on the day Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean set as the "deadline" for superdelegate decisions to be announced.

Saturday's state GOP convention in Bowling Green will also feature a slate of top party leaders, including U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R-Southgate), Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R-Park Hills), and U.S. Reps Geoff Davis (R-Hebron) and Hal Rogers (R-Somerset).

Supporters of presidential candidate and Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) are expected to be present at the convention and likely will attempt to secure some national delegate positions during the event.