An Appalachian mayor has won an 11-candidate scramble for a Kentucky Senate seat left vacant by the Republican incumbent's death two weeks before Election Day
According to unofficial results from Kentucky.gov, just over 2,087,000 ballots were cast in the commonwealth through the election. With around 3,548,000 voters registered, turnout was just below 59%.Trump received 65% of the state's votes, and Kentucky was the first to be called for him again this year. Harris earned 34% of the vote.
Kentucky leaders are reacting to former President Donald Trump being elected as the new president of the United States after the 2024 General Elections.