Hal Heiner Heiner Concedes, Comer And Bevin Locked In Tight Battle For Nomination By Associated Press • May 19, 2015 AP Former Louisville city councilman Hal Heiner is conceding in Kentucky's Republican primary for governor. Stage Set For Battle Over Ky. Medicaid Expansion By Josh James • Nov 17, 2014 While Governor Steve Beshear is focused on the 2014 open enrollment for Kynect, Republicans have their eye on 2017. Panel Offers Preview Of 2015 Gubernatorial Race By Josh James • Jul 22, 2014 Josh James / WUKY It wasn’t quite a gubernatorial debate, but Kentuckians got a taste of the coming campaign Tuesday at a business summit panel in Louisville. Hal Heiner First in KY Republican Governor's Primary By Chase Cavanaugh • Mar 4, 2014 Chase Cavanaugh Listen Listening... / 1:12 Former Louisville Metro Councilman Hal Heiner threw his hat into the Kentucky governor’s race today at Lexington’s Star Manufacturing.