What had been a relatively tight race for U.S. Senate in Kentucky turned out to be a substantial win for the incumbent leader in the 100 member Senate.
The stage was set outside Lexington's Carrick House on a pleasant, unseasonably warm November night. But the outcome was anything but pleasant for Alison Lundergan-Grimes and her supporters. Veteran Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell hauled in 56 percent of the statewide vote. During her concession speech, Grimes reminded her supporters of why she entered the race. "16 months ago, we began a journey, a journey to send a message that Washington just isn't working for Kentucky, that we want to actually put the people of this state first instead of partisan politics," said Grimes.
Grimes says fundraising records were broken and grassroots organization reached a new level. She says work remains ahead to raise the minimum wage, close a gender pay gap, and establish more good paying jobs in the state. "While tonight didn't bring us the result we had hoped for, this journey, the fight for you, it was worth it. I will continue to fight for the Commonwealth of Kentucky each and every day," added Grimes.
The Secretary of State made no specific mention of running for a future political office.?
