The Kentucky Democratic Party is having a one-on-one primary election for governor, its first in more than 50 years. Rocky Adkins, who announced his candidacy Tuesday, was a longtime member of the state House, and its floor leader. She has become a smooth campaigner and speaker, and appeals to younger and more liberal elements of an increasingly liberal party. “I think the Democratic Party doesn’t need unity, it needs energy … and I think we’re gonna get it.” Al Cross has covered Kentucky politics for more than 50 years.