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Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Launches 2027 Governor Campaign
The former teacher and lieutenant governor is the first major candidate to enter the race, with universal Pre-K and health care among her priorities.
- On Monday, Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced her 2027 gubernatorial candidacy in Frankfort, becoming the first candidate to enter the race to succeed term-limited Governor Andy Beshear.
- Serving alongside Beshear since 2019, the 43-year former educator touted the administration's economic record, citing creation of over 70,000 jobs and over $45 billion in investment.
- Coleman, often called the 'highest elected teacher,' pledged to prioritize public education and universal pre-K. She aims to become the second female governor in Commonwealth history, following Martha Layne Collins.
- The Republican Party of Kentucky criticized Coleman through spokesperson Adam Hope, calling her 'ineffective, inefficient and incompetent.' Hope cited her management of the unemployment system during COVID-19 as evidence of poor leadership.
- While prohibited from endorsing this year, Beshear praised Coleman's candidacy as 'a great candidate' who will be 'a great governor.' Other candidates are expected to file before the January deadline.
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Richmond Register
Democrat Jacqueline Coleman announces 2027 run for Kentucky governor
FRANKFORT — Standing in front of the Hall of Governors at the Kentucky Historical Society, Democratic Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced her 2027 run for governor Monday morning.
Coleman announces candidacy for governor, quilt event cancelled
Kentucky's lieutenant governor announces bid for governor's seat, new fire station opening in Mayfield, and the Paducah Quilt Show is cancelled indefinitely. All that and more on today's episode of The Morning 6.
The Mayfield Messenger
Coleman candidacy kickoff highlights job creation, equity
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman made the first stop of her campaign kickoff tour for governor in Paducah on Monday, speaking to supporters and community members at Freight House.
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman visits Bowling Green to announce campaign for Governor - WNKY News 40 Television
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Democratic Party held its inaugural Democracy Dinner at the Garvin House, bringing community members together to share ideas and prepare for the upcoming election cycle. The event also featured a visit from Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who stopped by after announcing earlier in the day her campaign for governor. Coleman has served as lieutenant governor since Gov. Andy Beshear took office in 2019. Prior to …
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