Election 2023

The parties partied: Election night ’23 photo gallery

By: Lantern staff - November 8, 2023 11:40 am

Antonio Wilson of Louisville smiles as he waits for newly reelected Gov. Andy Beshear to take the stage on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Gov. Andy Beshear secured a second term as Kentucky governor on Tuesday.

Kentucky Republicans won all the down ballot races.

Photographers Austin Anthony and Matthew Mueller were at the Democratic and Republican watch parties in Louisville capturing the mood and scene. Here is what they saw.

Brad and Jennifer Wiley of Hickman, Ky., sit near television camera set ups during the results party for Governor Andy Beshear’s campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Former State Senator Lacey T Smith and current Deputy Governor of Louisville Barbara Sexton Smith attend the results party for Governor Andy Beshear’s campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Ashley and Larry Ray of Oldham County, Ky., talk with friends during the results party for Governor Andy Beshear’s campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

German exchange student Joy Wilson picks up her host family’s daughter, Kennedy Moore, 4, of Louisville during the results party for Governor Andy Beshear’s campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear shakes hands with a supporter after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman wave to the crowd after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear stands at the podium after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear speaks after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear hugs his father, former governor Steve Beshear, after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear speaks after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Andy Beshear waves to the crowd after winning the race for re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

State Senator Gerald Neal and his wife Kathy Neal smile as Andy Beshear is declared the winner of the Governor’s race on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Antonio Wilson of Louisville smiles as he waits for Andy Beshear to take the stage on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and her daughter wave to the crowd on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Camille White of Louisville smiles as Andy Beshear is named the winner of the governor’s race on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Ky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)

Republican Daniel Cameron addressed supporters in Louisville Tuesday night. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Button of Reed Elliotte’s suit on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Reed Elliotte looks at the election results on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Stephen Van Zant smiles with his friends during the Republican election night on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Young girl holds Russell Coleman sign during his acceptance speech on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Attendee of the Republican election night looks at the Gubernatorial election results on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Allison Ball gives her acceptance speech after her win for reelection as Auditor on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Table decorations set out before the start of the results of the Kentucky election on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Allison Ball congratulates her campaign team after giving her acceptance speech on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky.(Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Mike Adams gives his acceptance speech after winning reelection for Secretary of State on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller)

Mike Adams gives his acceptance speech after winning reelection for Secretary of State on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Mike Adams gives his acceptance speech after winning reelection for Secretary of State on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Russell Coleman walks to the stage to give his acceptance speech after wining the seat for Attorney General on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Russell Coleman gives his acceptance speech after wining the seat for Attorney General on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Russell Coleman looks out to the crowd after giving his acceptance speech after wining the seat for Attorney General on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Attended of the republican election night sits and reads the results of the Gubernatorial election on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Daniel Cameron looks out towards the crowd after conceding his campaign to incumbent Governor Andy Beshear on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Daniel Cameron looks out towards the crowd after conceding his campaign to Andy Beshear on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Daniel Cameron looks out towards the crowd after conceding his campaign to Andy Beshear on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

Attendees cry after hearing Daniel Camron concede the Gubernatorial race on Nov 7, 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Lantern

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