He kept the state in suspense for more than a week, but in the end, Gov. Matt Bevin conceded the governor's race to Attorney General Andy Beshear, rightfully concluding "we're going to have a change in the governorship based on the vote of the people."
Still, the governor deserves our thanks, both for his willingness to serve his adopted state of Kentucky, and for his willingness to step aside when it was clear he had lost his bid to be governor a second time.
Politics has become increasingly bitter and polarized, and Bevin has contributed mightily to that while in office. We need politicians who are more willing to compromise, listen to opponents and admit when they are wrong.
In his final act in office, Matt Bevin did the right thing.
Editorial on 11/16/2019