A congressional district in central Kentucky that was easily won by Trump was recently flipped by a Democrat. The Democrat overperformed in both urban and rural areas of the district. This outcome represents a shift in the district's typical voting pattern.
What we know
- Dembo won clear victories in larger cities outside Lexington, including Georgetown, Richmond, Berea, Nicholasville, and Winchester.
- Republican strategist Tres Watson attributed Alvarado's poor results to disaffected Republican voters who did not turn out to vote due to their dissatisfaction with Trump.
- The Kentucky Democratic Party's executive director, Morgan Eaves, credited Dembo's success to his strong resume, competitive primary campaign, and ability to tie Alvarado to former Governor Matt Bevin.
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