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As of 2024, he and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman are the only Democratic statewide elected officials in Kentucky. Beshear was seen as one of the leading contenders to be Kamala Harris 's running mate in her 2024 presidential campaign.
The governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of government in Kentucky. Sixty-two men and one woman have served as governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once before becoming ineligible for four years.
In 2023 Democrat Andy Beshear became the 3rd incumbent governor in Kentucky history to be reelected to a second consecutive term. William Goebel, who was elected to the office in the disputed election of 1899, remains the only governor of any U.S. state to die from assassination while in office. [8]
No.[a]GovernorTerm In OfficeParty63Andy Beshear (b. 1977) [201]December 10, 2019[202] – Incumbent [x]62December 8, 2015[200] – December 10, 2019 ...61Steve Beshear (b. 1944) [197]December 11, 2007[198] – December 8, 2015 ...60Ernie Fletcher (b. 1952) [195]December 9, 2003[196] – December 11, 2007 ...Nov 8, 2023 · LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term Tuesday, notching another significant statewide victory in an increasingly red state that could serve as a model for other Democrats on how to thrive politically heading into next year’s defining presidential election.
Nov 8, 2023 · Democrat Andy Beshear defeated his Republican opponent Daniel Cameron to win reelection as Kentucky’s governor, according to the Associated Press, securing a stark victory in a state Trump...
Nov 8, 2023 · Kentucky voters have reelected Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, according to the Associated Press. Beshear beat Republican state Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
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Nov 8, 2023 · Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky has won re-election, defying the usual political leanings of the red state, NBC News projects. Beshear defeated GOP state Attorney General Daniel...
