A Kentucky judge with more than two decades of experience has won the race for a state Supreme Court seat. Pamela Goodwine, who was endorsed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and had a huge fundraising advantage,

Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine made history by winning a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court, becoming the first Black female justice in the state’s history on November 5, 2024, in Lexington, KY.

LEX 18 has been following the race, and now the results are in. Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine is heading to Frankfort to claim a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court.

Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine has won a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court where she will become the first Black female justice in the state’s history. Goodwine defeated Frankfort attorney Erin Izzo in the race for the high court’s Fifth District,