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How a Democrat Governor Thrives in Deep-Red Kentucky

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a potential Democrat presidential candidate in 2028, made his opinions clear during an appearance on "The View" on Feb. 9. (AP)

By    |   Tuesday, 17 February 2026 07:15 AM EST

When most Americans hear the name Andy Beshear, they wonder how a twice-elected Democrat governor has miraculously persevered in deep-red Kentucky.

When asked how Beshear — who, according to a recent Morning Consult poll, is the nation's third most popular governor and No. 1 among Democrats — has been able to cultivate that narrative, Kentucky State Sen. Lindsey Tichenor jumped at the chance to explain.

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When most Americans hear the name Andy Beshear, they wonder how a twice-elected Democrat governor has miraculously persevered in deep-red Kentucky.
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