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Democrat Gary Clemons Wins Kentucky Senate Special Election

12/17/2025

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Democrat Gary Clemons won the Kentucky state Senate special election, defeating Republican Calvin Leach and Libertarian Wendy Higdon.
He will serve the remainder of the term vacated by David Yates, who became Jefferson County Clerk.
The southwest Louisville district is heavily Democratic, contributing to the victory's significance.
Voter turnout was low, with only one percent voting early.
Clemons highlighted education, inflation, and infrastructure as priorities.

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Democrat Gary Clemons won the Kentucky state Senate special election, defeating Republican Calvin Leach and Libertarian Wendy Higdon.
He will serve the remainder of the term vacated by David Yates, who became Jefferson County Clerk.
The southwest Louisville district is heavily Democratic, contributing to the victory's significance.
Voter turnout was low, with only one percent voting early.
Clemons highlighted education, inflation, and infrastructure as priorities.