Andy Beshear Wins , Governor Race in Kentucky. Beshear, a Democrat, defeated Republican Daniel Cameron in the deep-red state of Kentucky on Nov. 7, Fox News reports. Beshear, a Democrat, defeated Republican Daniel Cameron in the deep-red state of Kentucky on Nov. 7, Fox News reports. Tonight I stand here excited and optimistic about what we're going to do these next four years together, Gov. Andy Beshear, via statement. I pledge to be a governor that represents all of us regardless of your party and regardless of who you voted for. , Gov. Andy Beshear, via statement. Beshear's ability to retain the governor's office didn't come as a complete surprise, as he's maintained a positive approval rating. Beshear's ability to retain the governor's office didn't come as a complete surprise, as he's maintained a positive approval rating. He's been consistently regarded "as one of the most popular governors" in America, despite being a Democrat in Kentucky, Fox News reports. Beshear's victory comes as a blow to Donald Trump, who repeatedly endorsed Cameron for governor. Beshear's victory comes as a blow to Donald Trump, who repeatedly endorsed Cameron for governor. Following Cameron's defeat, many Republicans said that U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft would have been a more "formidable" opponent, Fox News reports. Following Cameron's defeat, many Republicans said that U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft would have been a more "formidable" opponent, Fox News reports. The Democrats' win will likely hinder Republicans' momentum going into 2024 elections. Beshear's popularity and ability to attract a spectrum of political affiliations could continue to work in his favor in the future, Fox News reports.