Steve Beshear

61st governor of Kentucky

Steven Lynn "Steve" Beshear (born September 21, 1944) is an American politician. In 2007, he became the Governor of Kentucky.[1] He left office on December 8, 2015 because of term limits and was succeed by Matt Bevin.

Steve Beshear
61st Governor of Kentucky
In office
December 11, 2007 – December 8, 2015
LieutenantDaniel Mongiardo
Jerry Abramson
Preceded byErnie Fletcher
Succeeded byMatt Bevin
49th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
In office
December 13, 1983 – December 8, 1987
GovernorMartha Collins
Preceded byMartha Collins
Succeeded byBrereton Jones
Attorney General of Kentucky
In office
January 7, 1980 – December 13, 1983
GovernorJohn Brown
Preceded byRobert Stephens
Succeeded byDavid Armstrong
Personal details
Born
Steven Lynn Beshear

(1944-09-21) September 21, 1944 (age 80)
Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jane Klingner
Children2; including Andy
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
UnitUnited States Army Reserve
Battles/warsVietnam War

In 1996, he ran for U.S. Senator representing Kentucky, but lost to Mitch McConnell.

Beshear delivered the Democratic response to a speech to a joint session of the United States Congress given by President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017.[2][3]

His son is Governor Andy Beshear.

References

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  1. Brammer, Jack (2008-04-26). "Beshear to Split Diverse Cabinet; New One Is Energy and Environment". Lexington Herald-Leader.
  2. Naylor, Brian (February 24, 2017). "Democrats Pick Ex-Kentucky Governor To Respond To Trump Speech To Congress". NPR. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  3. Burns, Alexander (February 24, 2017). "Ex-Kentucky Governor to Give Democratic Response to Trump". The New York Times. Retrieved February 24, 2017.

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