Bevin In As Governor, Also Carries Edmonson County

Members of the Edmonson County Election Board and County Clerk's Office tally up county vote totals Tuesday night.

Edmonson Voice Staff story and photo
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Bevin has been named the winner in the Kentucky Governor's race with a 52% over Democratic Candidate Jack Conway's 44%, with almost 95% of the total counties reporting. 

Other winners statewide include:

• Secretary of State Democrat Alison Grimes with a narrow victory of 51% over Republican Steven Knipper with 49%
• Ag Commissioner Republican Ryan Quarles with a 20 point win over his democratic opponent
• State Auditor Republican Mike Harmon 52% over Democrat Adam Edelen's 48%
• State Treasurer Republican Allison Ball 61% over Rick Nelson's 39%

The Attorney General's race between Democrat Andy Beshear and Republican Whitney Westerfield was currently a dead heat at press time at 50% each, with a handful of votes in favor of Beshear with 98% of the total votes counted.

Local Edmonson County voters had a larger showing than expected with 22% total voter turnout. Local results were heavily favored for Republicans.