Summary
Democrat Gary Clemons won a Kentucky Senate seat by a large margin, securing 72.6% of the vote. The election occurred in a district that typically supports Democrats, and Clemons' victory was more significant than past elections. The win helps the Democrats retain their seat in a predominantly Republican chamber.
Key Facts
- Gary Clemons, a Democrat, won the Kentucky Senate District 37 seat with 72.6% of the vote.
- Clemons is a union leader and a U.S. Army veteran.
- The runner-up was Republican Calvin Leach with 25.1%, and Libertarian Wendy Higdon had 2.3%.
- This seat was previously held by Democrat David Yates.
- The district generally leans Democratic, but Clemons won by a larger margin than previous elections.
- Voter turnout was low, with about 7% participation.
- Clemons' victory maintains Democratic control of the seat in a mostly Republican Senate.
- The election adds a labor voice to the upcoming budget session in Frankfort, Kentucky.
