Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear Begins Second Term in Republican-Leaning Kentucky

Beshear's Re-election Continues Family Dynasty, Emphasizes Record Economic Growth and Empathetic Leadership

Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has been sworn in for his second term in Kentucky, a state that leans Republican.
Beshear's victory in the recent election extends his winning streak in a state that has otherwise swung towards the GOP.
Beshear's reelection continues a family dynasty that has defied the Bluegrass State’s tilt toward the GOP. His father, Steve Beshear, is a former two-term governor.
In his reelection, Beshear emphasized his stewardship over record economic growth, his opponent’s extreme position on abortion, and his empathetic leadership through crises like tornadoes, flooding, and the global pandemic.
By the end of Beshear’s second term, a Beshear will have presided in the Kentucky governor’s office for 16 of the last 20 years. Term limits will prevent the younger Beshear from seeking reelection when the next governor’s race occurs in 2027.