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Governor of Kentucky

Andy Beshear

Democrat · Kentucky

63rd Governor of Kentucky, re-elected in 2023. Son of former Governor Steve Beshear. Former Kentucky Attorney General. One of the most popular governors in the country, winning re-election in a deeply red state by nearly 5 points.

Record

Bipartisan pragmatist who leads in disaster recovery and economic development. Secured massive EV battery plant investments. Provided compassionate leadership during historic flooding. Signed bipartisan criminal justice reforms.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

  • SB 133 — AN ACT relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities. (Signed into law, Apr 27, 2026)
  • SB 98 — AN ACT relating to welding safety. (Signed into law, Apr 27, 2026)
  • HB 869 — AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency. (Signed into law, Apr 27, 2026)
  • SB 37 — AN ACT relating to state symbols. (Signed into law, Apr 27, 2026)
  • SB 70 — AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board. (Vetoed, Apr 23, 2026)
  • HB 826 — AN ACT relating to education. (Signed into law, Apr 23, 2026)
  • SJR 74 — A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources. (Vetoed, Apr 23, 2026)
  • SCR 66 — A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities. (Signed into law, Apr 23, 2026)

What people are saying

Verdicts from the iRate community on Andy Beshear.

  • @Pylej1 Jul 22, 2026

    Able to speak persuasively to both dems and republicans

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