Democratic Gov. Beshear downplays party labels in campaigning for 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kentucky | AP News

Berry Craig

30 Oct, 2023

By BRUCE SCHREINER

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear downplayed party labels while campaigning Monday for a second term in Republican-leaning Kentucky, touting his role in creating jobs, improving roads and leading recovery from a series of disasters as rising above partisan politics.

Starting the last full week of campaigning before his Nov. 7 showdown against GOP challenger Daniel Cameron, the governor promoted his plans for teacher pay raises and state-supported pre-K for 4-year-olds in Kentucky.