Andy Beshear Rallies Democrats in 4 States as Kentucky Governor Eyes 2028 Run
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 27
Andy Beshear Rallies Democrats in 4 States as Kentucky Governor Eyes 2028 Run
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 27
Summary
Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota and Iowa have all hosted Andy Beshear this month as the Kentucky governor expands his role as a Democratic midterm surrogate.
Beshear is using the 2026 trail to build a case for an expected 2028 presidential bid, arguing that a Democrat who won twice in a state Trump carried by 30 points can compete broadly.
New York and South Carolina were earlier stops, where appearances at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network and Jim Clyburn’s Fish Fry helped him court key party constituencies, especially Black voters.
His pitch centers on moderation at a moment when democratic socialists are gaining ground in places like New York City, though skeptics question whether his Kentucky formula can travel nationally.