Nov 07 Some in Kentucky GOP warn Bevin against election challenge By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Gov. Matt Bevin trails by more than 5,000 votes to Democrat Andy Beshear, out of more than 1.4 million cast. Continue reading
Nov 06 WATCH: Kentucky’s Beshear begins transition while Bevin asks for vote recanvass Democrat Andy Beshear turned his focus toward transitioning into the Kentucky governor's office as Republican incumbent Matt Bevin asked for a recanvass of vote totals, one day after election results showed Bevin trailing by several thousand votes. Continue reading
Nov 06 Election results: Voters weigh in on sanctuary cities and Airbnb rentals By Associated Press Across the country, ballot measures gave voters a chance to weigh in on a wide range of issues. Here are the highlights. Continue reading
Nov 06 Republican wins competitive race for Mississippi governor By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Second-term Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday defeated fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood in the hardest-fought Mississippi governor's race since 2003. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic leaders said Virginians should expect a higher minimum wage, new gun restrictions and greater abortion rights after their party flipped control of the state House and Senate in Tuesday's election. Continue reading
Nov 06 Beshear claims victory in Kentucky but Bevin refuses to concede By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press With 100% of the precincts reporting, Steve Beshear had a lead of 5,333 votes out of more than 1.4 million counted, or a margin of less than 0.4 percentage points. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats flip Virginia’s legislature; Kentucky governor’s race too close to call By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades. Continue reading
Nov 05 Elections in 4 states offer tests of voter enthusiasm By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Partisans of all stripes invariably will use these odd-year elections for clues about how voters are reacting to the impeachment saga. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Trump holds rally in Kentucky on the eve of elections By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Monday evening rally at Rupp Arena in Lexington will reinforce one of Gov. Mat Bevin's main themes throughout the bitter campaign — his alliance with Trump, whose popularity eclipses the governor's in the bluegrass state. Watch live here at… Continue reading
Oct 22 Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins 2nd term but loses majority By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Falling short of a majority meant the Liberals would have to rely on an opposition party to pass legislation. Continue reading