2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election

none related races 2015 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election Kentucky presidential no 2011 Kentucky gubernatorial election 2011 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial election 2019 November 3, 2015 150x150px File:Matt Bevin by Gage Skidmore (cropped).jpg Matt Bevin Republican Party (United States) 511,374 52.52% Jenean Hampton File:JackConway (cropped).jpg Jack Conway Democratic Party (United States) 426,620 43.81% Sannie Overly Governor Steve Beshear Democratic Party (United States) Matt Bevin Republican Party (United States) 30.6% ( 2.0%) 300px County results 300px Congressional district results 300px State senate district results 300px State house district results 300px Bevin: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Conway: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% The 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 2015.Richard Pérez-Peña https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/us/james-comer-concedes-to-matt-bevin-in-kentucky-republican-governor-primary.html Matt Bevin Prevails as James Comer Concedes Kentucky Governor Primary - The New York Times Nytimes.com 2019-11-06 Incumbent Democratic governor Steve Beshear was ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits.Haberkorn Jennifer https://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/kentucky-obamacare-096101 Kentucky's embrace of Obamacare Politico 2013-08-31 2019-11-06 Primary elections were held on May 19, 2015. Despite trailing in most pre-election polls, Republican nominee Matt Bevin defeated Democratic nominee Jack Conway by a margin of 52.5% to 43.8% in the general election. Statewide turnout in this election was 30%. With a margin of 8.7%, this election was the closest race of the 2015 gubernatorial election cycle. This was the first time since 2003 that a Republican was elected governor of Kentucky, and the most recent time that this has occurred. This is the only instance in history in which Knott County has backed a Republican candidate for governor. This was the only Democratic-held governorship up for election in 2015. Democratic primary Candidates Declared Jack Conway, attorney general of Kentucky (2008–2016) and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://mycn2.com/politics/jack-conway-set-to-announce-2015-ticket-for-governor-with-rep-sannie-overly Jack Conway set to announce 2015 ticket for governor with Rep. Sannie Overly Mycn2.com Ryan Alessi May 5, 2014 May 6, 2014 Running mate: Sannie Overly, state representative Geoff Young, retired engineer and candidate for Kentucky's 6th congressional district in 2014http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2014/11/17/new-gubernatorial-candidate-geoff-young-touts-bs-detector/19179185/ New gubernatorial candidate touts 'BS detector' November 17, 2014 November 20, 2014 The Lexington Courier-Journal Mike Wynn Running mate: Johnathan Mastershttp://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2015/01/27/matt-bevin-enters-kentucky-governors-race/22421757/ Matt Bevin enters Kentucky governor's race The Courier-Journal Mike Wynn January 28, 2015 January 28, 2015 Former running mate: Cherokee Schill Declined Jerry Abramson, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, former lieutenant governor of Kentucky and former mayor of Louisville"Jerry Abramson announces he will not run for governor". WLKY.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013. Rocky Adkins, majority leader of the Kentucky House of Representativeshttp://www.dailyindependent.com/news/adkins-not-ruling-out-run-at-governor/article_261eda2c-7b5d-11e4-9791-2f922c7ab2ab.html Adkins not ruling out run at governor The Lexington Courier-Journal Lana Bellamy December 3, 2014 December 5, 2014http://mycn2.com/politics/house-majority-floor-leader-rocky-adkins-says-he-s-been-contacted-about-running-for-governor-lieutenant-governor-in-2015 House Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins says he's been contacted about running for governor, lt. governor in 2015 Mycn2.com Kevin Wheatley December 2, 2014 December 5, 2014 Ben Chandler, former U.S. representative, former attorney general of Kentucky and nominee for governor in 2003Brammer Jack http://www.kentucky.com/2012/08/04/2285187/chandler-luallen-turn-up-at-picnic.html Chandler, Luallen turn up at picnic, sparking talk of 2015 gubernatorial race | Politics and Government Kentucky.com August 4, 2012 July 10, 2013Brammer Jack http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/10/2635712/ben-chandler-named-director-of.html Ben Chandler is named director of Kentucky Humanities Council | Politics and Government Kentucky.com May 10, 2013 July 11, 2013Truman Cheryl http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/19/2646122/uncommonwealth-in-his-new-role.html Uncommonwealth: In his new role, Ben Chandler begins 'a labor of love' | Stage and Dance Kentucky.com July 11, 2013http://www.richmondregister.com/news/chandler-nixes-gubernatorial-rumors-for-now/article_0c9dcc82-7448-11e4-9d2d-2327f2850c5e.html Chandler nixes gubernatorial rumors, for now The Richmond Register November 24, 2014 November 26, 2014 Luther Deaton, bankerAlessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/crit-luallen-says-absence-from-fancy-farm-isn-t-a-signal-of-15-plans-insists-she-won-t-be-anyone-s-lt-gov cn|2 Pure Politics – Sidelined by knee replacement, Crit Luallen to skip Fancy Farm; insists she won't be anyone's Lt. Gov Mycn2.com August 23, 2013Storm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/mongiardo-democrats-who-announce-for-governor-before-nov-2014-should-be-discredited cn|2 Pure Politics – Mongiardo: Democrats who announce for governor before Nov. 2014 'should be discredited' Mycn2.com July 31, 2013 August 23, 2013 Adam Edelen, state auditor of Kentucky (ran for re-election)Pitts Jacqueline http://mycn2.com/politics/edelen-doesn-t-deny-interest-in-governor-s-race-gives-his-expectations-for-6th-congressional-dist Pure Politics – Edelen doesn't deny interest in governor's race, gives his expectations for 6th Congressional Dist Mycn2.com December 7, 2012Storm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/edelen-won-t-run-for-governor-in-2015-announces-bid-for-second-term-as-auditor Edelen won't run for governor in 2015; Announces bid for second term as auditor Mycn2.com June 18, 2014 June 18, 2014 Greg Fischer, mayor of Louisvillehttp://wfpl.org/post/mayor-greg-fischer-leaning-toward-running-second-term Mayor Greg Fischer 'Leaning Toward' Running for Second Term WFPL January 4, 2013 July 18, 2013 Alison Lundergan Grimes, secretary of state of Kentucky and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2014 (ran for re-election)http://www.wdrb.com/story/27941310/alison-lundergan-grimes-running-for-re-election-as-secretary-of-state Alison Lundergan Grimes running for re-election as Secretary of State WDRB.com January 26, 2015 January 26, 2015 Crit Luallen, lieutenant governor of Kentucky and former state auditor of KentuckyAlessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/crit-luallen-says-if-she-runs-statewide-again-it-would-be-for-governor Crit Luallen says if she runs statewide again it 'would be for governor' Mycn2.com December 29, 2011 December 7, 2012http://mycn2.com/politics/former-democratic-state-auditor-crit-luallen-says-she-won-t-run-for-governor-in-2015 Former Auditor Crit Luallen says she won't run for governor in 2015 cn2 Alessi Ryan April 24, 2014 April 24, 2014 Daniel Mongiardo, former lieutenant governor of Kentucky and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2004Brammer Jack http://www.kentucky.com/2012/11/30/2426987/mongiardo-considers-running-for.html Mongiardo considers running for governor | Politics and Government Kentucky.com November 30, 2012 December 7, 2012 Greg Stumbo, speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives, former attorney general of Kentucky and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2007Alessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/stumbo-for-governor-in-2015-not-necessarily-house-speaker-says cn|2 Pure Politics – Stumbo for governor in 2015? "Not necessarily," House Speaker says Mycn2.com December 28, 2012 July 9, 2013http://www.kentucky.com/2014/03/19/3149160_his-own-bid-possible-stumbo-warns.html Stumbo: If Democrats lose House, 'there ain't going to be no Democratic governor' Lexington Herald-Leader March 19, 2014 November 6, 2014 Sam Youngmanhttp://www.kentucky.com/2014/11/04/3520134_palumbo-westrom-and-benvenuti.html Democrats maintain control of Kentucky House of Representatives Lexington Herald-Leader November 4, 2014 November 6, 2014 Sam Youngmanhttp://www.dailyindependent.com/news/stumbo-chats-with-cnhi/article_fb518ccc-9cfe-11e4-8162-77e704d20aef.html Stumbo chats with CNHI The Independent Online January 15, 2015 January 19, 2015 Lana Bellamy John Yarmuth, U.S. representativeJoseph Cameron https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/135847-rep-yarmuth-wont-run-against-sen-mcconnell/ Rep. Yarmuth won't run against Sen. McConnell – The Hill's Ballot Box Thehill.com November 30, 2012 July 18, 2013 Endorsements Jack Conway/Sannie Overly Statewide elected officials Wendell H. Ford, former U.S. senator and former governorhttp://mycn2.com/politics/high-profile-democrats-endorse-conway-overly-ticket-in-2015-governor-s-race High profile Democrats endorse Conway/Overly ticket in 2015 governor's race CN2 June 26, 2014 August 27, 2014 Crit Luallen, lieutenant governor of Kentucky and former state auditor of Kentucky Alison Lundergan Grimes, secretary of state of Kentucky John Yarmuth, U.S. representative Individuals Dan Boaz, McCracken County commonwealth's attorneyhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/545236795768594432 We are honored to have Commonwealth's Attorney Dan Boaz's support for our campaign Twitter December 17, 2014 January 20, 2015 Les Burgett, Perry County sheriffhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/542070084286414848 We are proud to have Sheriff Les Burgett's support for our ticket in 2015 Twitter December 8, 2014 January 20, 2015 Bobby Carpenter, Greenup County judge/executivehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/527137213512175617 Honored to have Judge Carpenter's endorsement Twitter October 28, 2014 January 20, 2015 John Estill, Mason County attorneyhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/542395892561489920 We are honored to have Mason County Attorney John Estill's endorsement for the Conway-Overly ticket in 2015 Twitter December 9, 2014 January 20, 2015 John Gardner, Barren and Metcalfe counties commonwealth's attorneyhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/507205951280414720 We are honored to have John's support Twitter September 3, 2014 January 20, 2015 Steve Gold, Henderson County attorneyhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/502858962933673987 Sannie & I are grateful for Steve's support. Steve is a dynamic leader for the Henderson community Twitter August 22, 2014 January 20, 2015 Elisabeth Jensen, education advocate and nominee for Kentucky's 6th congressional district in 2014https://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/555770108803813377 I am honored @JensenElis is supporting our campaign Twitter January 15, 2015 January 20, 2015 Jim King, Louisville Metro Council presidenthttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/547464266047959040 We are honored to have Louisville Metro Council President Jim King's support for our ticket in 2015 Twitter December 23, 2014 January 20, 2015 David O'Neill, Fayette County property valuation administratorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/556071115479851008 We are honored to have David O'Neill's support for our ticket Twitter January 16, 2015 January 20, 2015 G.L. Ovey, Lyon County commonwealth's attorneyhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/542703918619176961 We are proud to have Commonwealth's Attorney GL Ovey's support for our campaign for Governor & Lt. Governor Twitter December 10, 2014 January 20, 2015 Mike Pryor, Nicholas County judge/executivehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/557562663287279616 We are honored to have Nicholas County Judge/Executive Mike Pryor's support for our campaign Twitter January 15, 2015 January 20, 2015 Tommy Turner, LaRue County judge/executivehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/539527143827308544 Grateful for Judge Turner's support for our ticket Twitter December 1, 2014 January 20, 2015 Jim Ward, Letcher County Judge/Executivehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/537677660789669889 We are proud to have Judge Jim Ward's support for our ticket for Governor and Lt. Governor Twitter November 26, 2014 January 20, 2015 G. Davis Wilson, Bourbon County attorneyhttps://www.facebook.com/conwayforky/photos/a.10150369350836131.399813.93023971130/10152566405341131 Jack Conway and Sannie Overly have a vision for Kentucky's future that I am proud to support Facebook August 19, 2014 September 25, 2014 David Yates, Louisville Metro councilmanhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/552177474465853440 We are proud to have Louisville Metro Councilman @CMDavidYates's support Twitter January 5, 2015 January 20, 2015 Shane Young, Hardin County commonwealth's attorneyhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/552471868645851136 We are honored to have Commonwealth's Attorney Shane Young's support for our ticket Twitter January 6, 2015 January 20, 2015 Members of the Kentucky legislature Denver Butler, former state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/527551548197720065 We are honored to have the support of Rep. Denny Butler Twitter October 29, 2014 January 20, 2015 Larry Clark, state representative and former speaker pro tem of the Kentucky House of Representativeshttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/532227391549370368 Honored to have @KeepLarryClark's support Twitter November 11, 2014 January 20, 2015 Leslie Combs, state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/530548931394936832 We are honored to receive @combsleslie's endorsement Twitter November 6, 2014 January 20, 2015 Mike Denham, state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/540169235918356480 We are honored to have Rep. Mike Denham's support and look forward to working with him to move KY forward Twitter December 3, 2014 January 20, 2015 Jeff Donohue, state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/557360141121908736 We are proud to have State Representative Jeff Donohue's support for our ticket Twitter January 19, 2015 January 20, 2015 Kelly Flood, state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/499562638624694272 I appreciate Rep. @kellyflood's support Twitter August 13, 2014 January 20, 2015 Ray Jones II, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/496660967066173441 I am grateful for Sen. Jones' endorsement Twitter August 5, 2014 September 25, 2014 Morgan McGarvey, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/493782120762859521 Honored to have the support of Sen. @MorganMcGarvey Twitter July 28, 2014 January 20, 2015 Gerald Neal, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/492828188931026944 Honored to have the support of State Senator Gerald Neal Twitter July 25, 2014 January 20, 2015 Jerry Rhoads, former state senatorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/494126174759817216 Sen. Rhoads has been a tireless leader for his constituents & I look forward to working with him Twitter July 29, 2014 January 20, 2015 Dorsey Ridley, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/491972383809355776 Honored to have state Senator Dorsey Ridley's endorsement Twitter July 23, 2014 September 25, 2014 Rita Smart, state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/535139182088564736 We are honored to have @RepRitaSmart's support for our ticket in 2015 Twitter November 19, 2014 January 20, 2015 Doc Watkins, state representativehttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/556143929691607040 We are excited to announce Rep. Doc Watkins has backed the Conway-Overly ticket! Twitter January 16, 2015 January 20, 2015 Ed Worley, former minority leader of the Kentucky Senate and former state senatorhttps://twitter.com/ConwayforKY/status/543105225230270464 Sannie and I are honored to have former Kentucky Senate Minority Leader Ed Worley's support for our campaign Twitter December 11, 2014 January 20, 2015 Organizations International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 369http://ky.conwayoverly.com/page/content/IBEW369endorsement/ Conway-Overly for Kentucky Receives IBEW 369 Endorsement Jack Conway for Kentucky July 18, 2014 September 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204073558/http://ky.conwayoverly.com/page/content/IBEW369endorsement/ February 4, 2016 dead Jefferson County Teachers Associationhttp://ky.conwayoverly.com/page/content/jcta/ Jefferson County Teachers Association Endorse Conway-Overly for Kentucky Jack Conway for Kentucky July 2, 2014 September 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150320215848/http://ky.conwayoverly.com/page/content/jcta March 20, 2015 dead Teamsters Joint Council 94http://ky.conwayoverly.com/page/content/teamsters/ Teamsters Endorse Conway-Overly for Kentucky Jack Conway for Kentucky July 1, 2014 September 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204073559/http://ky.conwayoverly.com/page/content/teamsters/ February 4, 2016 dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackConway GeoffYoung UndecidedSurvey USAhttp://media.graytvinc.com/documents/150512poll_day1results.pdf Survey USA May 13, 2015 May 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150513230028/http://media.graytvinc.com/documents/150512poll_day1results.pdf dead May 5–10, 2015 707 ± 3.5% 68% 13% 19%Survey USAhttp://media.kentucky.com/smedia/2015/03/10/18/45/JEusF.So.79.pdf#storylink=relast Survey USA March 28, 2015 March 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150318112605/http://media.kentucky.com/smedia/2015/03/10/18/45/JEusF.So.79.pdf#storylink=relast dead March 3–8, 2015 640 ± 3.9% 61% 12% 27%Harper Pollinghttp://www.harperpolling.com/polls/kentucky-governor-poll Harper Polling February 3, 2015 February 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150203224257/http://www.harperpolling.com/polls/kentucky-governor-poll dead January 28–31, 2015 255 ± 6.14% 59% 13% 28% Results thumb|300px|Results by county: #7996e2 Conway #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Democratic primary resultshttps://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Results/2010-2019/2015/2015%20primary%20results.pf.pdf Results 2015 elect.ky.gov PDF 2019-11-05 Jack Conway Sannie Overly Democratic Party (United States) 140,627 78.8% Geoff Young Johnathan Masters Democratic Party (United States) 37,887 21.2% 178,514 100.0% Republican primary Candidates Declared Matt Bevin, businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014http://wfpl.org/post/matt-bevin-mulling-kentucky-governor-bid Phillip Bailey WFPL June 23, 2014 June 26, 2014 Matt Bevin Mulling Kentucky Governor Bid?http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/matt-bevin-to-make-shock-run-for-kentucky-governor-20150127 Matt Bevin to Make Shock Run for Kentucky Governor National Journal Bruggeman Karyn January 27, 2015 January 27, 2015 Running mate: Jenean Hampton, former chairwoman of the Bowling Green/Southern Kentucky Tea Party and nominee for the 20th Kentucky House district in 2014http://wkyufm.org/post/matt-bevin-run-governor Matt Bevin to Run for Governor WKU Public Radio January 27, 2015 January 27, 2015http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/hampton-files-to-run-with-bevin/article_807667d1-3013-5fd9-80a7-2f9f0f78b594.html Hampton files to run with Bevin Bowling Green Daily News January 28, 2015 February 6, 2015 Katie Brandenburg James Comer, agriculture commissioner of Kentucky, 2012–2016; and former state representative, 2001-2012http://www.wdrb.com/story/26181808/ag-commissioner-james-comer-announces-run-for-governor-in-2015 Ag. Commissioner James Comer announces run for governor in 2015 wdrb.com August 2, 2014 August 3, 2014 Running mate: Christian McDaniel, state senator, 2013–presenthttp://wkms.org/post/james-comer-introduces-running-mate-chris-mcdaniel-kentucky-gubernatorial-campaign-kick James Comer Introduces Running Mate Chris McDaniel In Kentucky Gubernatorial Campaign Kick-Off wkms.org September 9, 2014 September 10, 2014 Hal Heiner, former member of the Louisville Metro Council, 2003–2010; and nominee for mayor of Louisville in 2010Alessi Ryan http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140304/NEWS0106/303040030/Hal-Heiner-announces-Kentucky-gubernatorial-bid Kentucky governor race in full throttle with Hal Heiner announcement Courier-Journal March 5, 2014 March 6, 2014 Running mate: K.C. Crosbie, former Lexington-Fayette Urban County councilwoman, 2006–2014; former finance chairwoman and national chairwoman for the Republican Party of Kentucky, and nominee for Kentucky state treasurer in 2011http://mycn2.com/politics/hal-heiner-and-kc-crosbie-ticket-what-it-brings-and-its-potential-effect-on-the-2015-field Hal Heiner and K.C. Crosbie ticket: What it brings and its potential effect on the 2015 field CN2 March 3, 2014 March 6, 2014 Will T. Scott, former associate justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court, 2005–2015; nominee for attorney general of Kentucky in 1995 and for KY-07 in 1988 and 1990http://bluegrasspolitics.bloginky.com/2014/11/24/justice-scott-will-decide-by-early-january-whether-to-run-for-governor/ Justice Scott will decide by early January whether to run for governor Bluegrass Politics November 24, 2014 November 26, 2014http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2015/01/06/ex-justice-will-scott-run-governor/21349957/ Ex-Justice Will T. Scott to run for governor The Courier-Journal January 6, 2015 January 7, 2015 Running mate: Rodney Coffey, former Menifee County sheriff, 1999–2014; Kentucky Sheriffs Association president, 2014-2015http://www.kentucky.com/2015/01/13/3639253_former-kentucky-supreme-court.html Former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott enters GOP primary for governor Lexington Herald-Leader Jack Brammer January 13, 2015 January 13, 2015 Withdrew Robert Lee Rosier, U.S. Army veteranhttp://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2014/06/06/early-stakes-set-governors-races/10069803/ Early stakes set for governor's race, other 2015 offices Courier-Journal June 9, 2014 July 22, 2014 Running mate: John Yuen, candidate for the State Senate in 2012 Declined Cathy Bailey, businesswoman and former United States Ambassador to LatviaAlessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/fmr-ambassador-cathy-bailey-doesn-t-rule-out-run-for-governor-in-2015 Fmr. Ambassador Cathy Bailey doesn't rule out run for governor in 2015 Mycn2.com October 9, 2012 June 14, 2013 Andy Barr, U.S. representativeAlessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/andy-barr-opens-re-election-bid-by-raising-361k-in-first-quarter cn|2 Pure Politics – Andy Barr opens re-election bid by raising $361K in first quarter Mycn2.com April 15, 2013 July 18, 2013Alessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/barr-maintains-pace-with-another-360k-has-nearly-580k-as-6th-district-begins-heating-up cn|2 Pure Politics – Barr maintains pace with another $360K; Has nearly $580K as 6th District begins heating up Mycn2.com July 12, 2013 July 18, 2013 Jess Correll, bankerAlford Roger http://www.kentucky.com/2013/07/16/2716572/guthrie-says-he-wont-run-for-governor.html https://archive.today/20130718181152/http://www.kentucky.com/2013/07/16/2716572/guthrie-says-he-wont-run-for-governor.html dead July 18, 2013 FRANKFORT: Guthrie says he won't run for Ky. governor in 2015 | Politics and Government Kentucky.com August 22, 2012 July 18, 2013 Richie Farmer, former agriculture commissioner of KentuckyStorm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/ethics-commission-levels-42-charges-against-richie-farmer cn|2 Pure Politics – Ethics Commission levels 42 charges against Richie Farmer Mycn2.com July 18, 2013Storm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/comer-closes-richie-farmer-s-fuel-lab-replaces-deputy-commissioner cn|2 Pure Politics – Comer closes Richie Farmer's fuel lab; Replaces deputy commissioner with Larry Cox Mycn2.com July 18, 2013Pitts Jacqueline http://mycn2.com/politics/comer-says-indictments-are-sad-day-for-richie-farmer cn|2 Pure Politics – Comer says federal indictments are sad day for Richie Farmer Mycn2.com July 18, 2013 Ernie Fletcher, former governor and former U.S. representativeStorm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/fmr-gov-fletcher-doesn-t-see-any-strong-candidate-to-face-mcconnell-wishes-beshear-well-despite-policy-differences cn|2 Pure Politics – Fmr. Gov. Fletcher doesn't foresee strong opposition to McConnell; Says Beshear doing a 'good job' Mycn2.com November 12, 2012 June 14, 2013 Trey Grayson, former secretary of state of Kentucky and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010Alessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/embarrassing-meltdown-in-legislature-reaffirms-need-for-new-leaders-trey-grayson-says cn|2 Pure Politics – 'Embarrassing' meltdown in legislature reaffirms need for new leaders, Trey Grayson says Mycn2.com July 18, 2013 Brett Guthrie, U.S. representativeAlessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/guthrie-downplays-interest-in-governor-s-race cn|2 Pure Politics – Guthrie downplays interest in governor's race even as he appears to lay groundwork Mycn2.com January 15, 2013 June 14, 2013Storm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/guthrie-says-he-won-t-run-for-governor-in-2015-focuses-instead-on-2014-re-election-bid cn|2 Pure Politics – Brett Guthrie says he won't run for governor in 2015, focuses instead on 2014 re-election bid Mycn2.com July 18, 2013 Thomas Massie, U.S. representativehttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/kentucky-rep-earns-name-for-himself-by-voting-no-86318.html Kentucky lawmaker earns name for himself by voting 'no' – Kate Nocera Politico.Com January 28, 2013 July 18, 2013 Mitch McConnell, U.S. senator and Senate majority leaderhttps://www.politico.com/story/2010/12/mcconnell-plans-to-make-dems-sweat-046642 Mitch McConnell plans power plays against Democrats – Manu Raju Politico.Com July 18, 2013 Phil Moffett, businessman, Tea Party activist and candidate for governor in 2011Alessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/phil-moffett-considers-2015-run-for-governor-says-tea-party-candidates-learning-to-win cn|2 Pure Politics – Phil Moffett considers 2015 run for governor, says tea party candidates learning to win Mycn2.com June 14, 2013http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2013/11/04/phil-moffett-rules-out-anotherrun-for-kentucky-governor-in-2015/3434649/ Phil Moffett rules out anotherrun for Kentucky governor in 2015 The Courier-Journal November 4, 2013 July 22, 2014 Rand Paul, U.S. senator and 2016 presidential candidateLowry Rich http://www.nationalreview.com/article/351654/gops-rand-paul-moment-rich-lowry The GOP's Rand Paul Moment | National Review Online Nationalreview.com June 21, 2013 July 18, 2013 David L. Williams, judge on the Kentucky Circuit Courts, former president of the Kentucky Senate and nominee for governor in 2011Pitts Jacqueline http://mycn2.com/politics/david-williams-officially-appointed-as-judge-by-gov-beshear cn|2 Pure Politics – David Williams appointed to open circuit judgeship by Gov. Beshear Mycn2.com October 26, 2012 June 14, 2013 Endorsements James Comer/Chris McDaniel Individuals Jim Bunning, former U.S. senatorhttp://www.kentucky.com/2015/01/19/3650398/former-us-sen-bunning-endorses.html Former U.S. Sen. Bunning endorses Comer for Ky. governor Lexington Herald-Leader Youngman Sam January 19, 2015 January 20, 2015 Julie Denton, state senator Ron Lewis, former U.S. representativehttp://www.wkyt.com/news/state/headlines/Ex-congressman-backs-Comers-bid-for-governor-280056132.html Ex-congressman backs Comer's bid for governor WKYT-TV October 22, 2014 January 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150120203333/http://www.wkyt.com/news/state/headlines/Ex-congressman-backs-Comers-bid-for-governor-280056132.html January 20, 2015 dead mdy-all Thomas Massie, U.S. representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional districtBellamy, Lana (December 31, 2014) – "Congressman endorses Comer in GOP primary". The Richmond Register. Retrieved January 5, 2015. Anne Northup, former U.S. representative and candidate for governor in 2007http://www.courier-journal.com/story/politics-blog/2014/09/19/comer-touts-northup-endorsement/15901251/ James Comer touts Anne Northup endorsement The Courier-Journal September 19, 2014 September 25, 2014 Ed Whitfield, U.S. representativehttp://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/Local-Regional/Western-Kentucky/Whitfield-Endorses-Comer-for-Governor.aspx Whitfield Endorses Comer for Governor West Kentucky Star October 1, 2014 January 20, 2015 Organizations Associated General Contractorshttps://www.facebook.com/comerforgovernor/photos/a.1540193016209871.1073741828.1536224546606718/1572826072946565/ We are honored to announce that Kentucky's Associated General Contractors has voted unanimously to endorse the James Comer for Governor campaign... Facebook November 18, 2014 January 20, 2015 Hal Heiner/K.C. Crosbie Individuals Rebecca Jackson, former Jefferson County judge/executive and candidate for governor in 2003 Organizations Kentucky Pastors Action Coalitionhttp://mycn2.com/politics/louisville-pastors-endorse-hal-heiner-s-gubernatorial-bid Louisville pastors endorse Hal Heiner's gubernatorial bid cn2 Pure Politics Wheatley Kevin January 16, 2015 January 20, 2015 Matt Bevin/Jenean Hampton Individuals Hugh Hewitt, author and talk radio personalityhttp://www.mattbevin.com/news/2015/4/29/matt-bevin-on-the-hugh-hewitt-show/ Hugh Hewitt Supports Matt Bevin April 29, 2015 https://archive.today/20150430002541/http://www.mattbevin.com/news/2015/4/29/matt-bevin-on-the-hugh-hewitt-show/ April 30, 2015 dead mdy-all Sally Oh, co-founder of the Lexington Tea Partyhttp://www.kyfreepress.com/2015/04/why-im-voting-for-matt-bevin/ Why I'm Voting for Matt Bevin April 29, 2015 Newspapers Cincinnati Enquirerhttp://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/05/10/bevin-best-gop-candidate-ky-governor/27082181/ Bevin best GOP candidate for Ky. governor May 11, 2015 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CathyBailey MattBevin JamesComer HalHeiner Will T.Scott UndecidedSurvey USA May 5–10, 2015 517 ± 4.4% — 27% 26% 25% 8% 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 6–7, 2015 501 ± 4.4% — 25% 28% 27% — 20%Triumph CampaignsTriumph Campaigns March 26, 2015 601 ± 4% — 12% 19% 33% 3% 29%Survey USA March 3–8, 2015 520 ± 4.4% — 20% 20% 28% 8% 25%Harper Polling January 28–31, 2015 261 ± 6.07% — 18% 25% 19% 9% 30%Remington ResearchRemington Research January 27–28, 2015 1,000 ± ? — 19% 22% 18% 5% 26%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 7–10, 2014 383 ± ? 11% 25% 20% 18% — 26% — — 22% 28% — 50%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies February 26–27, 2014 400 ± 4.9% — — 42% 14% — 13% Results thumb|300px|Results by county: #e27f7f Bevin #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #ff9a50 Comer #ffdac1 20–30% #ffcca9 30–40% #ffb380 40–50% #ff9a50 50–60% #ee8e50 60–70% #d69850 70–80% #b98a35 80–90% #9d7700 90–100% #5fd35f Heiner #c0f0c0 20–30% #aae5aa 30–40% #87de87 40–50% #5fd35f 50–60% #BDBDBD Scott #E6E6E6 30–40% #969696 60–70% #AE8BB1 Tie #efe7f5ff 20–30% On May 19, 2015, Matt Bevin won the Republican primary, defeating second-place finisher James Comer by 83 votes. Republican primary results Matt Bevin Jenean Hampton Republican Party (United States) 70,480 32.91% James Comer Christian McDaniel Republican Party (United States) 70,397 32.89% Hal Heiner KC Crosbie Republican Party (United States) 57,951 27.10% Will T. Scott Rodney Coffey Republican Party (United States) 15,365 7.20% 214,187 100.00% Independents Candidates Declared Drew Curtis, entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Fark.comhttp://bizlex.com/2015/01/exclusive-interview-fark-coms-drew-curtis-enters-kentucky-governor-race/ Exclusive interview: Fark.com's Drew Curtis enters race to become Kentucky governor Business Lexington M. David Nichols January 23, 2015 January 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150126055701/http://bizlex.com/2015/01/exclusive-interview-fark-coms-drew-curtis-enters-kentucky-governor-race/ January 26, 2015 dead mdy-all Running mate: Heather Curtis, COO of Fark.com and wife of Drew Curtis Gatewood Galbraith (formerly Terrill Wayne Newman), social worker (distinguish from politician Gatewood Galbraith)http://www.kentucky.com/2015/04/01/3779657/another-gatewood-galbraith-files.html Kentucky.com Another Gatewood Galbraith files to run for governor of Kentucky Jack Brammer April 1, 2015 April 6, 2015http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Man-changes-name-to-Gatewood-Galbraith-in-honor-of-late-iconic-figure-298551551.html Man changes name to Gatewood Galbraith in honor of late iconic figure WKYT Monique Blair April 3, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150405204400/http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Man-changes-name-to-Gatewood-Galbraith-in-honor-of-late-iconic-figure-298551551.html dead Running mate: Elisabeth Anderson, retired legal secretary General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttps://cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139305 2015-16 Governor Race ratings The Cook Political Report en TossupOctober 26, 2015 Rothenberg Political ReportGubernatorial Ratings Inside Elections http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2015-16-gubernatorial-ratings-october-27-2015 www.insideelections.com Tilt DOctober 27, 2015 Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-governor/ Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2016 Governor crystalball.centerforpolitics.org Lean DOctober 29, 2015 DKEElection Outlook: 2016 Race Ratings http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#gubernatorial October 21, 2015 Daily Kos TossupOctober 29, 2015 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackConway (D) MattBevin (R) DrewCurtis (I) UndecidedVox PopuliVox Populi October 26–27, 2015 618 ± 3.9% 44% 44% 6% 6% 43% 46% 6% 7%Survey USASurvey USA October 23–26, 2015 798 ± 3.5% 45% 40% 6% 10%WKU Social Science Research CenterWKU Social Science Research Center October 19–25, 2015 770 ± 3.5% 45% 40% 7% 8%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon October 6–8, 2015 625 ± 4% 43% 41% 6% 10%Survey USASurvey USA September 22–27, 2015 701 ± 3.8% 42% 37% 7% 15%Survey USASurvey USA July 22–28, 2015 685 ± 3.8% 43% 38% 8% 11% 45% 42% — 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 18–21, 2015 1,108 ± 2.9% 35% 38% 6% 21% 38% 40% — 22%Survey USA May 5–10, 2015 1,677 ± 2.4% 48% 37% — 16%Survey USA March 3–8, 2015 1,917 ± 2.3% 42% 36% — 22%Harper Polling January 28–29, 2015 640 ± 3.87% 45% 41% — 14%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing January 5–6, 2015 608 ± 4% 44% 36% — 20%Public Policy Polling August 7–10, 2014 991 ± 3.1% 39% 36% — 25% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Conway vs. Bailey Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackConway (D) CathyBailey (R) Other UndecidedGravis Marketing January 5–6, 2015 608 ± 4% 43% 30% — 27%Public Policy Polling August 7–10, 2014 991 ± 3.1% 42% 30% — 28% Conway vs. Comer Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackConway (D) JamesComer (R) Other UndecidedSurvey USA May 5–10, 2015 1,677 ± 2.4% 45% 39% — 16%Survey USA March 3–8, 2015 1,917 ± 2.3% 40% 38% — 22%Harper Polling January 28–29, 2015 640 ± 3.87% 41% 45% — 14%Gravis Marketing January 5–6, 2015 608 ± 4% 40% 37% — 23%Garin-Hart-Yang*Garin-Hart-Yang* December 19–21, 2014 608 ± 4% 48% 36% — 16%Public Policy Polling August 7–10, 2014 991 ± 3.1% 38% 35% — 27% Conway vs. Heiner Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackConway (D) HalHeiner (R) Other UndecidedSurvey USA May 5–10, 2015 1,677 ± 2.4% 48% 36% — 16%Survey USA March 3–8, 2015 1,917 ± 2.3% 41% 38% — 21%Harper Polling January 28–29, 2015 640 ± 3.87% 42% 44% — 14%Gravis Marketing January 5–6, 2015 608 ± 4% 43% 34% — 22%Garin-Hart-Yang* December 19–21, 2014 608 ± 4% 51% 30% — 19%Public Policy Polling August 7–10, 2014 991 ± 3.1% 39% 32% — 28%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 17–20, 2014 1,054 ± 3% 45% 36% — 19% Conway vs. Scott Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackConway (D) Will T.Scott (R) Other UndecidedSurvey USA May 5–10, 2015 1,677 ± 2.4% 48% 32% — 20%Survey USA March 3–8, 2015 1,917 ± 2.3% 43% 33% — 24%Harper Polling January 28–29, 2015 640 ± 3.87% 44% 40% — 16% * Poll for the Kentucky Democratic Party Results 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial electionhttps://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Results/2010-2019/2015/2015%20General%20Election%20Results.pdf Official 2015 General Election Results November 3, 2015 2012-08-18Alan Blinder https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/04/us/republican-wins-governors-race-in-kentucky.html Matt Bevin, Republican, Wins Governor's Race in Kentucky - The New York Times Nytimes.com 2019-11-06Voter Turnout Report For the 2015 General Election https://elect.ky.gov/statistics/Documents/voterturnoutcounty-2015G-20160126-031529.pdf Kentucky State Board of Elections Republican Party (United States) Matt Bevin Jenean Hampton 511,374 52.52 +17.23 Democratic Party (United States) Jack Conway Sannie Overly 426,620 43.81 -11.91 Independent Drew Curtis Heather Curtis 35,597 3.66 N/A Write-in Blackii Effing Whyte Philip Jacobs 71 0.01 N/A Write-in Gatewood B. Gatewood Elisabeth Anderson 30 0.00 N/A 973,692 100.0 N/A 978,767 30.57 +1.96 3,201,847 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) By county CountyMatt Bevin (R)Jack Conway (D)All OthersTotal votes cast % # % # % #Adair66.33%2,72730.84%1,2682.82%1164,111Allen69.00%2,34428.76%9772.24%763,397Anderson55.34%3,72439.16%2,6355.50%3706,729Ballard55.20%1,31241.65%9903.16%752,377Barren57.40%5,28938.72%3,5683.88%3589,215Bath46.65%1,04549.87%1,1173.48%782,240Bell58.60%2,42537.60%1,5563.79%1574,138Boone65.78%15,84230.80%7,4183.41%82224,082Bourbon45.34%2,20251.68%2,5102.99%1454,857Boyd51.70%4,74745.24%4,1543.06%2819,182Boyle54.72%3,96840.65%2,9484.63%3367,252Bracken53.78%85442.82%6803.40%541,588Breathitt49.81%1,31345.83%1,2084.36%1152,636Breckinridge56.78%2,64839.84%1,8583.39%1584,664Bullitt57.86%9,85638.11%6,4924.03%68617,034Butler67.24%1,78630.38%8072.37%632,656Caldwell58.97%1,83837.86%1,1803.18%993,117Calloway55.44%4,74241.59%3,5582.97%2548,554Campbell54.15%10,67141.90%8,2583.95%77919,708Carlisle60.66%89937.85%5611.48%221,482Carroll46.61%86749.62%9233.76%701,860Carter53.62%2,40543.57%1,9542.81%1264,485Casey79.31%2,83618.15%6492.54%913,576Christian56.91%4,83040.60%3,4462.49%2118,487Clark54.55%4,55141.33%3,4484.12%3448,343Clay71.11%2,31126.65%8662.25%733,250Clinton76.36%1,53122.14%4441.50%302,005Crittenden65.52%1,45031.86%7052.62%582,213Cumberland70.93%92726.17%3422.91%381,307Daviess55.12%13,48342.38%10,3662.50%61124,460Edmonson63.02%1,50333.75%8053.23%772,385Elliott40.21%49557.35%7062.44%301,231Estill63.08%1,77031.72%8905.20%1462,806Fayette39.72%27,78854.64%38,2205.64%3,94569,953Fleming57.65%1,90738.81%1,2843.54%1173,308Floyd42.04%3,39054.46%4,3923.50%2828,064Franklin35.20%5,94258.29%9,8396.51%1,09816,879Fulton51.45%56845.65%5042.90%321,104Gallatin56.16%73939.89%5253.95%521,316Garrard65.67%2,54229.91%1,1584.42%1713,871Grant62.51%2,43334.07%1,3263.42%1333,892Graves60.84%5,37036.13%3,1893.04%2688,827Grayson62.86%3,24633.54%1,7323.60%1865,164Green69.66%2,01827.82%8062.52%732,897Greenup57.12%4,43240.07%3,1092.81%2187,759Hancock49.93%1,11447.69%1,0642.38%532,231Hardin56.71%11,58639.30%8,0293.99%81520,430Harlan62.34%3,09933.61%1,6714.04%2014,971Harrison51.15%2,09343.45%1,7785.40%2214,092Hart57.48%2,04338.80%1,3793.71%1323,554Henderson47.19%4,83749.92%5,1172.90%29710,251Henry52.75%2,12642.68%1,7204.57%1844,030Hickman61.43%77136.49%4582.07%261,255Hopkins60.48%5,80236.73%3,5242.79%2689,594Jackson83.36%2,31014.18%3932.45%682,771Jefferson38.57%74,42758.16%112,2323.27%6,302192,961Jessamine61.93%7,58133.77%4,1344.30%52612,241Johnson65.39%3,04030.80%1,4323.81%1774,649Kenton57.25%18,00739.11%12,3013.64%1,14531,453Knott55.88%1,61239.55%1,1414.58%1322,885Knox67.35%3,70629.69%1,6342.96%1635,503Larue59.79%2,00936.13%1,2144.08%1373,360Laurel74.48%8,78122.59%2,6632.93%34511,789Lawrence60.87%1,61636.65%9732.49%662,655Lee67.84%1,04227.47%4224.69%721,536Leslie77.43%1,65420.18%4312.39%512,136Letcher54.65%2,36041.11%1,7754.24%1834,318Lewis73.56%1,83323.43%5843.01%752,492Lincoln64.36%3,28931.82%1,6263.82%1955,110Livingston57.49%1,34039.77%9272.75%642,331Logan58.49%2,34539.04%1,5652.47%994,009Lyon52.32%1,20845.17%1,0432.51%582,309Madison55.87%10,26839.98%7,3484.16%76418,380Magoffin53.86%1,22943.25%9872.89%662,282Marion41.20%1,59155.20%2,1323.60%1393,862Marshall53.26%5,96943.09%4,8303.65%40911,208Martin73.25%1,26824.21%4192.54%441,731Mason52.43%1,79244.79%1,5312.78%953,418McCracken58.42%9,02839.03%6,0312.55%39415,453McCreary65.42%1,36231.12%6483.46%722,082McLean56.57%1,36440.81%9842.61%632,411Meade51.37%3,31044.04%2,8384.59%2966,444Menifee53.60%1,16041.45%8974.94%1072,164Mercer60.22%3,51735.17%2,0544.61%2695,840Metcalfe57.76%1,34438.16%8884.08%952,327Monroe67.32%1,64229.56%7213.12%762,439Montgomery54.61%3,27141.39%2,4794.01%2405,990Morgan54.93%1,35540.90%1,0094.18%1032,467Muhlenberg49.30%3,61347.12%3,4533.58%2627,328Nelson48.35%4,90248.14%4,8803.51%35610,138Nicholas38.20%56358.14%8573.66%541,474Ohio59.41%3,11538.15%2,0002.44%1285,243Oldham60.54%10,89635.58%6,4033.88%69917,998Owen56.10%1,44438.85%1,0005.05%1302,574Owsley70.47%58026.73%2202.79%23823Pendleton59.92%1,56735.79%9364.28%1122,615Perry62.00%3,27635.14%1,8572.86%1515,284Pike54.76%6,14642.24%4,7412.99%33611,223Powell52.48%1,33543.63%1,1103.89%992,544Pulaski72.00%10,62324.83%3,6643.17%46714,754Robertson53.12%24743.44%2023.44%16465Rockcastle74.33%2,53621.81%7443.87%1323,412Rowan46.67%2,17949.71%2,3213.62%1694,669Russell72.08%3,31224.90%1,1443.03%1394,595Scott51.32%6,16543.55%5,2325.14%61712,014Shelby56.74%6,57339.49%4,5753.76%43611,584Simpson59.57%1,65238.19%1,0592.24%622,773Spencer62.84%3,16933.81%1,7053.35%1695,043Taylor61.28%3,85235.95%2,2602.77%1746,286Todd62.23%90334.67%5033.10%451,451Trigg55.01%1,74642.28%1,3422.71%863,174Trimble54.51%1,03342.06%7973.43%651,895Union47.53%1,82950.10%1,9282.36%913,848Warren55.17%12,41141.58%9,3543.25%73022,495Washington57.38%1,79638.50%1,2054.12%1293,130Wayne64.54%2,41233.15%1,2392.30%863,737Webster55.82%1,56741.61%1,1682.57%722,807Whitley69.73%4,77227.13%1,8573.14%2156,844Wolfe46.15%68951.11%7632.75%411,493Woodford47.53%3,80446.28%3,7046.19%4958,003 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican 25em Anderson (largest city: Lawrenceburg) Ballard (largest city: LaCenter) Barren (largest city: Glasgow) Bell (largest city: Middlesboro) Boyle (largest city: Danville) Bracken (largest city: Augusta) Breathitt (largest city: Jackson) Breckinridge (largest city: Hardinsburg) Bullitt (largest city: Mount Washington) Butler (largest city: Morgantown) Caldwell (largest city: Princeton) Calloway (largest city: Murray) Campbell (largest city: Fort Thomas) Carlisle (largest city: Bardwell) Carter (largest city: Grayson) Christian (largest city: Hopkinsville) Clark (largest city: Winchester) Daviess (largest city: Owensboro) Fleming (largest city: Flemingsburg) Fulton (largest city: Fulton) Gallatin (largest city: Warsaw) Garrard (largest city: Lancaster) Grant (largest city: Williamstown) Graves (largest city: Mayfield) Grayson (largest city: Leitchfield) Green (largest city: Greensburg) Greenup (largest city: Flatwoods) Hancock (largest city: Hawesville) Hardin (largest city: Elizabethtown) Harrison (largest city: Cynthiana) Hart (largest city: Horse Cave) Henry (largest city: Eminence) Hickman (largest city: Clinton) Hopkins (largest city: Madisonville) Jessamine (largest city: Nicholasville) Johnson (Largest city: Paintsville) Kenton (Largest city: Covington) Knott (largest municipality: Hindman) Knox (largest city: Barbourville) LaRue (largest city: Hodgenville) Lawrence (largest city: Louisa) Lincoln (largest city: Stanford) Livingston (largest city: Salem) Logan (largest city: Russellville) Lyon (largest city: Eddyville) Magoffin (largest city: Salyersville) Marshall (largest city: Benton) Madison (largest city: Richmond) Mason (largest city: Maysville) McCracken (largest city: Paducah) McLean (largest city: Livermore) Meade (largest city: Brandenburg) Menifee (largest municipality: Frenchburg) Mercer (largest city: Harrodsburg) Metcalfe (largest city: Edmonton) Montgomery (largest city: Mount Sterling) Morgan (largest city: West Liberty) Muhlenberg (largest city: Central City) Nelson (largest city: Bardstown) Ohio (largest city: Beaver Dam) Oldham (largest city: La Grange) Owen (largest city: Owenton) Pendleton (largest city: Falmouth) Powell (largest city: Stanton) Robertson (largest municipality: Mount Olivet) Scott (largest city: Georgetown) Shelby (largest city: Shelbyville) Simpson (largest city: Franklin) Spencer (largest city: Taylorsville) Taylor (largest city: Campbellsville) Warren (largest city: Bowling Green) Washington (largest city: Springfield) Webster (largest city: Providence) Woodford (largest city: Versailles) By congressional district Bevin won four of six congressional districts. Conway won the other two, including one held by a Republican.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Bevin Conway RepresentativeKentucky 1 1st 58.01% 39.15%Ed WhitfieldKentucky 2 2nd 56.96% 39.45%Brett GuthrieKentucky 3 3rd 37.63% 59.14%John YarmuthKentucky 4 4th 58.49% 37.83%Thomas MassieKentucky 5 5th 62.74% 33.99%Hal RogersKentucky 6 6th 46.21% 48.65%Andy Barr See also 2015 Kentucky elections References External links Matt Bevin for Governor Jack Conway for Governor Drew Curtis for Governor Governor Kentucky Category:November 2015 elections in the United States 2015