NEW: Kentucky Gov. Bevin has filed a formal request for a recanvass of Tuesday night's gubernatorial election which appears to have left the incumbent roughly 5,150 votes short of re-election, losing in an upset to Democrat Andy Beshear.
During a press conference earlier Wednesday, Beshear claimed victory, calling for unity and a “smooth transition" of power.
“I don’t know what information he’s working off of,” Beshear said when asked by reporters if he was concerned about Bevin’s claim of"irregularities." “We’re confident in the outcome of the election, but today is about moving forward. ... No one else is going to cast a vote, that ended last night.”Beshear insisted that Bevin's refusal to concede would not affect his ability to govern."We are moving on with our transition today,” he said.
“I believe that Governor Bevin will help in that transition,” Beshear said. “I believe that he is going to do the right thing and make sure we are ready to go on Day One.”With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Beshear led Bevin by roughly 5,150 votes.
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