Republican Bevin concedes in Kentucky governor’s race
over 4 years in The Mercury
In the days after the election, Gov. Matt Bevin had steadfastly refused to concede while hinting, without offering evidence, that there had been “irregularities” in the voting. Bevin, however, faced a growing chorus of state Republicans urging him to accept the results of the recanvass unless he could point to evidence of substantial voter fraud.