Kentucky Election Guide 2019: Governors Race Set For Photo Finish

Kentucky — Residents in Kentucky are heading to the ballot box Nov. 5 to cast their votes in a tightly contested race for governor between Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and current Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.

Polls open on Election Day at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. local time. Voters can confirm their polling place by entering their address on the Jefferson County Clerk's website.

You can find information here on the required identification you need to present for voting in person in Kentucky.

Kentucky has seen our race for governor become intensely personal, as Bevin dukes it out with Beshear.

Bevin has made consistent remarks about Beshear's backing of abortion rights, which is a rare stance for any Southern governor candidate to take, according to Politico.

A recent Bevin campaign ad called Beshear "pro-death," but the Democratic challenger has tried to push back against the notion, making it clear that he supports certain limits on abortion, and is using a playbook that helped Democrats secure wins across the country in 2018, according to Politico.

President Donald Trump is hosting a rally on Monday in Lexington with the hope that his appearance will inspire added support for Bevin in the 11th hour.

Big Rally in Kentucky TONIGHT for a man who has worked really hard & done a GREAT job, Gov @MattBevin. Kentucky is having the best economic year ever under Matt’s leadership. He is a fantastic guy who loves our Military, our Vets and our 2A. Vote Tuesday! https://t.co/6MYQiI7c3X
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2019