With several races viewed as toss-ups heading into Tuesday’s Primary, Heath’s defeat was the only surprise, said Republican strategist Tres Watson.
Opponents warned that proposed restrictions on campuses could roll back gains in minority enrollments and stifle campus discussions about past discrimination.
The goal is to spur research breakthroughs with lasting impacts on improving lives.
Senators opposing the bill said the Bluegrass State’s election system is working well and expressed concerns about what impact the change would have on voter participation among college students.
