Fayette Circuit judge beats Beshear-backed opponent for Court of Appeals seat

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 234

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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A Fayette Circuit Court judge has defeated a judge appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear in a Kentucky Court of Appeals race.

Voters in the 5th Appellate District backed Judge Lucy VanMeter over Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan Tuesday evening with 59% of the vote to Moynahan’s 41%, according to unofficial results.

Beshear had appointed Moynahan in 2025 after Justice Pamela Goodwine was elected …

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