The Latest: Beshear holds lead in Kentucky gov’s race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The Latest on the Kentucky governor’s race (all times local):

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Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear has a narrow lead over Republican Gov. Matt Bevin with nearly all votes counted in the race for Kentucky governor.

Beshear had to overcome an 11th-hour endorsement for Bevin by President Donald Trump, who held a rally in Lexington, Kentucky.

Beshear maintained his focus throughout the race on “kitchen table” issues like health care and education to try to blunt Bevin’s efforts to hitch himself to Trump and nationalize the race. He exploited on Bevin’s feud with teachers over pensions and education issues, an issue that resonated with voters.