Andy Beshear

Governor of Kentucky, legal advocate

Andy Beshear - Governor of Kentucky, legal advocate
Born

November 29th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 63rd Governor of Kentucky, taking office on December 10, 2019. Focused on education, healthcare, and infrastructure within the state. Prior to becoming governor, worked as an attorney and served as the state's Attorney General from 2016 to 2019. Established initiatives to meet the needs of Kentuckians, including efforts to expand access to healthcare and improve the economy.

Elected 63rd Governor of Kentucky

Served as Attorney General of Kentucky

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