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The ‘blue wave’ extends to Frankfort, as Kentucky Democrats make gains in legislature

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Kentucky Democrats gained seats in the legislature by defeating Republican incumbents. The Democrats' victories were primarily in suburban legislative districts. Republicans will still hold a large majority.

What we know

  • Democrats flipped nine seats from Republican incumbents in the Kentucky legislature.
  • The largest gains for Democrats were made in suburban Louisville districts, where seven GOP incumbents were defeated.
  • Democrats also made gains in suburban Lexington and northern Kentucky, flipping two Republican seats in those areas.

Read the full story from WVXU.