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