Election Results: 

Both Democrats and national media outlets are celebrating a major “victory” in Kentucky and Virginia.

• Virginia Democrats take control of state legislature for first time in over two decades (NBC News)

However, is this really that rare of Kentucky? Nick Reed takes a look at the history of governor’s for the Bluegrass state.

• In upset, Democrat Beshear is apparent winner in Kentucky governor’s race, a blow to Trump, NBC projects (NBC News)
• List of governors of Kentucky (Wikipedia)

The election was considered a very tight race… Will there be a recount of votes? According to reports, Bevin trailed Beshear by only 5,189 votes.

• GOP’s Bevin refuses to concede as Kentucky gubernatorial race goes down to the wire (Fox News)

While the spotlight is on Virginia and Kentucky, another election took place in Mississippi.

• Trump congratulates Mississippi’s Reeves on election night win (Fox News)

And here are the election results locally.

• Election Results For November 5, 2019 (KSGF)
• Bolivar And Lebanon Sales Taxes Get Voter Approval (KSGF)
• Walnut Grove Sees Tax Levy Measure Fail While Webster County Votes Yes (KSGF)

Rand Paul: 

Sen. Rand Paul demanded the media reveal the identity of the anonymous “whistleblower” who raised concerns about President Trump’s contacts with Ukraine, leading to the House’s impeachment inquiry.

• Rand Paul demands media print whistleblower’s name (The Hill)