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Mitch McConnell- Incumbent 2. Blue indicates counties that went to Alison Lundergan Grimes. 584,699 40.7 % David Patterson Other: 44,240 3.1 % And if Obama does veto legislation, the likely 2016 presidential contender said that American voters will elect a president who is a “lover of liberty who will restore the values of our Founding Fathers.”. He earned his B.A. Each state has its own rules for mail-in absentee voting. Grimes, on the other hand, made the case that Kentucky needed fresh ideas and a senator who would focus on the needs of Kentuckians rather than the partisan trenches of Washington. Alison Lundergan Grimes - Kentucky Secretary of State 3. Polling hours on Election Day: Varies by state/locality. The Associated Press called the race shortly after the final polls closed at 7 p.m. Eastern. Adams said: "It's going to come from the right. Incumbent Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, ran for re-election to a sixth term. McConnell was born in 1942 in Tuscambia, AL, but was raised in Louisville, KY. “Tonight, Kentucky said we can have real change in Washington,” McConnell blared to a raucous crowd packed in a Marriott hotel banquet hall. Part of HuffPost Politics. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) defeated Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) in one of the nation's highest-profile Senate contests on Tuesday. [1] He faced Democratic nominee and Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and Libertarian nominee David Patterson in the general election. "[6], McConnell won the primary with 60.2% of the vote. She had shaky moments on the campaign trail and struggled to define her policy positions — even refusing to say if she voted for Obama. 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Senate", "RLC Endorses Bevin in Kentucky US Senate Race", "GOA Endorses Matt Bevin for U.S. Senate", "Press Release: Madison Project PAC Endorses Matt Bevin for Senate in Kentucky", "Right Wing News Endorses Matt Bevin for Senate in Kentucky", "The United Kentucky Tea Party Endorses Matt Bevin for United States Senate", "Receiving Louisville Tea Party Nod, Matt Bevin says Mitch McConnell 'Afraid' to Debate", "TeamMitch.com: Texas Governor Rick Perry Endorses Mitch McConnell", "Sen. Mitch McConnell endorsed by Agriculture Commissioner James Comer", "Sen. McConnell nabs Huckabee endorsement", "Looking ahead at Grimes, McConnell brings out prominent women to criticize Democrats' approach", "Mitch McConnell gets boost from chemistry group - James Hohmann and Manu Raju", "The NRA Puts Its Support Behind Mitch McConnell", "National Pro-Life Group Endorses Mitch McConnell for Re-Election in Kentucky- Steven Ertelt", "Targeted tea party group endorses Mitch McConnell - Manu Raju", "2014 Primary Election Unofficial Results", "Celebrities And The Senate: Would Ashley Judd Stand A Chance? That encapsulates the million-dollar question for 2014, when the very unpopular Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, will face off against Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Gov. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Planned Parenthood funding, McConnell dares Democrats to block 'targeted' Covid relief before election, Another pro-Trump ad uses footage from Russia, North Carolina voters unmoved by Dem Senate hopeful’s sex scandal, Pelosi chafes at Wolf Blitzer's questions on Covid talks. businessman, Matt Bevin, to enter Ky. [105] He became an official ballot-listed candidate on August 11 after submitting over 9,100 signatures. McConnell said she “earned my respect,” and it “took a lot of guts” to challenge him. For your voice to be heard, in most states you must register before you can vote. The race was initially seen as a possible pickup opportunity for Democrats, largely due to McConnell's unpopularity among Kentucky voters. But just as jovial as the mood was for McConnell, local Republicans endured a major setback in their efforts to recapture the state House, with Democrats expected to maintain their majority. Map depicting county-by-county election results in 2014 Kentucky US Senate general election. Your vote is your voice! The senator, who beat his primary challenger Matt Bevin in May, even cut himself a $1.8 million check from his own bank account. But your state may let you vote during a designated early voting period. Visit your state election office website to find out if you can vote by mail. Whether she runs for governor in 2015 — or is too damaged to mount a run next year — is a subject of speculation in Democratic circles. He plans to consult with his advisers and political teams to soon discuss next steps. [55][56] Her father's involvement in the campaign has been noted as a factor in the race because of his personal political history and fundraising connections he brings. Shawna Sterling(Write-in) May 20, 2014, primary results Third Party Candidates 1. Visit your state election office website to find out whether they offer early voting. This suggests that the Republican’s aggressive attempt to link Grimes to Obama’s “war on coal” appears to have been successful. ", "Secret Tape: McConnell and Aides Weighed Using Judd's Mental Health and Religion as Political Ammo", "McConnell aides secretly taped ripping Ashley Judd", "Move over Ashley Judd: Bill Clinton reportedly courting another Democrat for Kentucky Senate race", "Kentucky Primary Results: Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes Win Nominations", "Father of McConnell Foe is Both Asset and Risk in Kentucky", "Ky. Senate candidate's dad brings connections, baggage", "Another Democrat files to enter U.S. Senate race", "Grimes To Run Against McConnell In 2014 Senate Race", "U of L professor announces bid for U.S. Senate", "Former Democratic congressional candidate Marksberry to challenge McConnell in 2014", "Ed Marksberry to drop out of Democratic U.S. Senate primary to run as independent", "One-on-one with Lt.
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