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Kentucky Candidate Morley Withdraws After Camera Catches Mailer Theft

5/16/2026

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Morley Withdraws

A home-security camera recorded Max Morley stealing a Democratic opponent’s campaign mailer from a voter’s mailbox, a federal offense.
Morley withdrew from the Kentucky House District 30 Democratic primary, citing loss of focus on serving the community.
The apology thanked supporters and included an endorsement of Cassie Lyles for the seat.
Jefferson County Teachers Association’s Lyles condemned Grossberg’s misconduct and Morley’s theft, urging voters for representation.

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Brooks, Buttigieg Coached

Max Morley publicly apologized, thanked his supporters, and pledged to vote for Cassie Lyles.
A behind-the-scenes video showed Bob Brooks and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg receiving coaching from a staffer during Pennsylvania primary.
The staffer urged Brooks and Buttigieg to prioritize affordability, working-class voters, and natural on-camera demeanor.
The Bench, a veteran Democratic operative group, also backs James Talarico, Mallory McMorrow and Sarah Trone Garriott.

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Morley Withdraws

A home-security camera recorded Max Morley stealing a Democratic opponent’s campaign mailer from a voter’s mailbox, a federal offense.
Morley withdrew from the Kentucky House District 30 Democratic primary, citing loss of focus on serving the community.
The apology thanked supporters and included an endorsement of Cassie Lyles for the seat.
Jefferson County Teachers Association’s Lyles condemned Grossberg’s misconduct and Morley’s theft, urging voters for representation.

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