By — Daniel Bush Daniel Bush Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/kentucky-election-results Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: Kentucky General Election Politics Nov 5, 2019 5:21 PM EDT Kentucky has the most high-profile statewide race this cycle, with Republican Gov. Matt Bevin squaring off against Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear. The Bluegrass State remains staunchly conservative, but Bevin has faced criticism for his approach to health care and education, particularly after a teachers’ strike earlier this year. Beshear has turned the race into a tight contest; one recent poll had the candidates tied just weeks before Election Day. WATCH: Why pro-Trump Kentucky is facing such a competitive governor’s race View live results here We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Daniel Bush Daniel Bush Daniel Bush is PBS NewsHour's Senior Political Reporter. @DanielBush
Kentucky has the most high-profile statewide race this cycle, with Republican Gov. Matt Bevin squaring off against Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear. The Bluegrass State remains staunchly conservative, but Bevin has faced criticism for his approach to health care and education, particularly after a teachers’ strike earlier this year. Beshear has turned the race into a tight contest; one recent poll had the candidates tied just weeks before Election Day. WATCH: Why pro-Trump Kentucky is facing such a competitive governor’s race View live results here We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now