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Steve Beshear

Steve Beshear

Kentucky | Next Election: 2011

SUMMARY

Since taking office Governor Beshear has restored the public's trust in state government and has brought integrity to the Governor's mansion.

Date of Birth: September 21, 1944

Family: wife Jane, sons Jeff and Andy, and two grandsons

Previous Office: Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, 1984 - 1988

Percent of Vote Won in Previous Election: 59%

Accomplishments:

  • Established strong ethics standards and rooted out cronyism
  • Expanded health care coverage to 35,000 previously uninsured children

Read the full text of Gov. Beshear's 2010 State of the Commonwealth Address.

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