Dems expanded the map across the nation and in Kentucky for future elections, Beshear says

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,050

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Tuesday was a good night for Democrats and an extremely good night for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

Leading up to midterm elections, Beshear had a spotlight trained on him as the Democratic Governors Association chair, campaigning across the country in races that ultimately led to Democrats flipping five seats, and so now controlling at least 28 governorships. He also supported some candidates back in Kentucky, like Zach Dembo, the congressman-elect in …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Accessibility

About

FAQ

Email Us