Democrat Andy Beshear declares victory over Republican Matt Bevin in Kentucky governor's race

Kentucky Gov.-elect Andy Beshear (D)

Democrat Andy Beshear has declared victory over Republican Gov. Matt Bevin in their battle for Kentucky’s governorship, though Bevin has not conceded and most major media outlets have not yet called the race. With 100% of precincts reporting, Beshear leads 49.2 to 48.9, a margin of just over 4,600 votes. Bevin has said he will not concede, and his campaign reportedly expects a recount.