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Democrat Zach Dembo has won the election for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado. The Associated Press declared Dembo the winner at 10:16 p.m. EST. Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy lawyer, was backed by Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Alvarado, a physician, was the first Hispanic person to serve in the state legislature. The race was considered a bellwether for the nation, with Dembo holding a decisive lead throughout.
Dembo's victory in a strongly Republican district is notable, as it replaces Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who vacated the seat to run for the U.S. Senate. With 92 percent of the votes counted, Dembo led with 55.02 percent to Alvarado's 41.21 percent. Decision Desk HQ called the race at 9:07 PM ET, highlighting the significance of this election outcome.
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