Elections / 2019 · Governor · KY
Andy Beshear won Kentucky's 2019 governor's race.
Andy Beshear (Democrat) led by 0.4 points statewide.
Statewide result
Kentucky 2019 governor — certified statewide results.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Beshear | DDemocrat | 709,890 | 49.2% |
| Matt Bevin | RRepublican | 704,754 | 48.8% |
| John Hicks | OLibertarian | 28,433 | 2.0% |
The closest Kentucky governor's race since 1899: Beshear unseated Republican incumbent Matt Bevin by 5,136 votes without reaching a majority.