RGA Congratulates Kentucky Governor-Elect Matt Bevin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association issued the following statement on Matt Bevin’s victory in Kentucky:

“Matt Bevin’s election tonight marks a fresh start for Kentucky,” said RGA Chairman Governor Bill Haslam. “As a results-driven leader in both the private sector and military, Bevin has established a record of success that will allow him to implement a reform agenda, including reducing the size of government, fixing the Commonwealth’s pension system, creating jobs and making Kentucky a destination for business. Under Bevin’s leadership, Kentucky will prosper with a new direction and enjoy the success that comes from having the leadership of a Republican governor. The RGA is proud to congratulate Governor-Elect Matt Bevin on his victory.”

The Republican Governors Association was a key investor in Governor-Elect Matt Bevin’s victory, spending $6 million on television advertisements, digital and direct mail. This includes $2.5 million spent by the RGA during the election’s final two weeks, which gave Republicans an advertising advantage for the first time during the final five days. The RGA ran 10 television ads in Kentucky detailing Democrat Jack Conway’s long record of support for President Obama’s failed liberal policies and why Matt Bevin would provide a fresh start for the Commonwealth.