The Latest: GOP Gov. Bevin isn’t conceding race

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

10:15 p.m.

Republican Gov. Matt Bevin is not conceding his close race against Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear in Kentucky.

Bevin told his supporters Tuesday night that the process needs to be followed in such a close race – an apparent reference to the process of checking to ensure ballots were reported and added correctly.

The governor said: “Would it be a Bevin race if it wasn’t a squeaker?” He won the Republican primary for governor by a few dozen votes four years ago.

For his part, Beshear declared victory and told his supporters that he hoped Bevin will honor the election results.

Beshear thanked his family and also acknowledged teachers. During the campaign, Beshear exploited Bevin’s feud with teachers over pensions and education issues, an issue that resonated with voters.

Beshear said, “To our educators, this is your victory.”