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Fayette Circuit judge beats Beshear-backed opponent for Court of Appeals seat

States Newsroom · November 4, 2026

A Fayette Circuit Court judge has defeated a judge appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear in a Kentucky Court of Appeals race. Voters in the 5th Appellate District backed Judge Lucy VanMeter over Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan Tuesday evening by a margin of 51%. Beshear had appointed Moynahan in 2025 after Justice…

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Fayette Circuit judge beats Beshear-backed opponent for Court of Appeals seat

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