History was made Tuesday night when Republican Daniel Cameron claimed victory against former Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo by becoming the first African-American to be appointed as Kentucky’s attorney general.

Besides Cameron making cultural history, it has been more than 70 years since a Republican won the attorney general seat, Fox News reported. For the Republicans, this is a much-needed victory especially due to the controversy brewing for the outcome of state governor seat. Gov. Matt Bevin, unfortunately, is behind in the race against Democrat Andy Beshear. Currently, despite the conclusion of loss, Bevin refuses to concede.

The Trump campaign has already praised Cameron for his monumental win and has passively written off Bevin's chances of a possible victory.

Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale issued the following statement: “President Trump’s rally helped five of six Kentucky Republicans win clear statewide victories, including Attorney General-elect Daniel Cameron, who will be the first black A.G. in Kentucky history and the first Republican to hold the office since 1948. The President just about dragged Gov. Matt Bevin across the finish line, helping him run stronger than expected in what turned into a very close race at the end. A final outcome remains to be seen.”

Prior to his monumental win, the president openly expressed his support for Cameron. President Trump was at a rally Monday in Lexington, in which he took time to praise and send gratitude to Cameron.

Cameron, 33, is a Kentucky native. He grew up in Kentucky eventually completing his college career at the University of Louisville where he played football. He went on to work for private practice. Cameron was the legal counsel to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

While giving his victory speech, Cameron mentioned McConnell (R-KY)., in which he thanked him for supporting his campaign. McConnell will be facing his own electoral race in 2020 against one potential Democratic opponent, U.S. Marine veteran Amy McGrath.

"All I have to say is, 'Mitch, you’re next,'" McGrath said in a statement. McGrath highlighted Beshear’s possible victory as a signal that the long-time senator’s days could be coming to an end.

Trump feels optimistic for the Republican party. Wednesday morning’s victories of Cameron and other Kentucky Republicans signaled that McConnell could remain in office in 2020 as well.

Trump made speculation for next year's results commenting, "Based on the Kentucky results, Mitch McConnell @senatemajldr will win BIG in Kentucky next year."

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