Democrats scored key victories in elections in traditionally red states, a signal that President Donald Trump could face a tough re-election campaign in 2020
Campaign support for Bevin from Trump, vice president Mike Pence and other Republican heavyweights failed to appeal to Kentucky voters.
Bevin’s Trump-like attacks on teachers and the rollback of Medicaid meant the Kentucky governor had a, one of the lowest nationally for governors, at the start of his reelection campaign. In another landmark victory, Democrats seized full control of Virginia’s government for the first time in almost 20 years. The win will allow the Democrats to push forward progressive policies blocked by the Republicans, presumably including increasing the minimum wage and new gun control laws.
Republicans did hold on to the consistently red state of Mississippi, where voters were split on the issue of Medicaid. Governor Tate Reeves campaigned against the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act and defeated Democrat Jim Hood with 52.3% vote share after trailing earlier in the polls.: Last night’s results come at a crucial time for Donald Trump as he rallies support for his reelection campaign and against a congressional impeachment inquiry that is quickly gaining traction.
Still, last night’s result could spell trouble for next year, as Trump won Kentucky by 30 points in 2016. Beshear’s win also poses a threat to Senate majority leader and Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell, who is up for reelection in 2020.: A possible review of the vote. Despite Beshear claiming victory with a majority of more than 5,000 votes, Bevin is still not conceding and has cited “irregularities.” He points to a “process being followed” before he admits defeat.
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