For young people in Kentucky, this election was a sign of things to come

Kentucky youth activists huddled around laptops and TV screens, and scrolled through social media as they watched people around their state send a message by voting Matt Bevin out, and electing Democratic candidate Andy Beshear as Governor by a margin of around 5,000 votes.

“Motivated by a governor who blustered his way through office, attacked the press, attacked teachers, attacked communities of color, Kentuckians used their voices to send a resounding signal,” Brennen said. “And I’m so proud of us.”