Election 2023

Scenes from Kentucky’s primary election

By: Lantern staff - May 17, 2023 12:21 am

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron shakes hands with supporters during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony.)

Kentucky voters narrowed a crowded Republican primary on Tuesday, choosing Attorney General Daniel Cameron as the GOP nominee.

Cameron, who would be the first Black governor of Kentucky if elected, will face off with Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat seeking his second term.

Check out these photos of Kentucky Election Night parties and a rainy day at the polls.

Scenes from Kentucky’s primary Election Day

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron and his wife, Makenze, wave to the crowd during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft greets guests at her election night party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at The Campbell House in Lexington. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles speaks to the crowd gathered at his election night party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream in Lexington. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Kentucky Lantern

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron speaks during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Republican Kelly Craft gives a speech after losing the GOP gubernatorial primary on election night on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at The Campbell House in Lexington. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron shakes hands with fans during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Sharon Blair of Crestwood cheers during Daniel Cameron's election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Sharon Cameron, reacts in relief after the GOP gubernatorial election is called for her son, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Republican Kelly Craft greets guests at her election night party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at The Campbell House in Lexington. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron and his wife Makenze during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Republican GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles speaks to media at his election night party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Kentucky Lantern

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron poses for a photo during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Republican candidate Ryan Quarles poses with a young supporter at his election night party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Kentucky Lantern

GOP Gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron poses for a photo with Reed Elliotte, 13, of Corbin, Ky., during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

Guests at Republican Ryan Quarles’ election night party don campaign stickers and buttons on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Kentucky Lantern

GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron waves to the crowd during his election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

As Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles takes the stage he receives an ovation from the crowd gathered at his election night party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Kentucky Lantern

From left, April Hunt, Sandra Cameron and Carrie McKeehan celebrate at Daniel Cameron's election party on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Galt House in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / for the Kentucky Lantern)

A voter and his children walk into a polling location on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Scott County Public Library in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

An election official wears an I Voted sticker on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Lexington. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

Voters leave a polling location on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Morton Middle School in Lexington. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

A voter leaves a polling location on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Scott County Public Library in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

People walk into a polling location to vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Elkhorn Crossing School in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

A resident walks into a polling location to vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Morton Middle School in Lexington. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

A voter walks in the rain into a polling location on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Scott County Public Library in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

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