Kentucky’s Dem governor files for red-state reelection bid
By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has filed for reelection next year. The Democratic governor is touting his work to increase jobs, expand health care and support teachers. He filed the paperwork Monday after attending an event trumpeting the state’s largest-ever economic development project. Polling has consistently showed the governor receiving high job-performance ratings from Kentuckians. But Beshear faces a tough reelection fight in a state trending heavily in favor of Republicans. GOP candidates are lining up for the chance to challenge him next year. Beshear’s term has been marred by the COVID-19 pandemic and horrific tornadoes and flooding.
