Jack Conway, the state's Democratic attorney-general, cruised to re-election this week by 10 points.

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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (CNN) -- GOP Rep. Anne Northup defeated Democrat Jack Conway in the race for Kentucky's 3rd District, CNN projected.

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To address this challenge, Governor Beshear is partnering with Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway and Speaker of the Kentucky House Gregory D.

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