Public office

Governor of Kentucky

Andy Beshear holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Kentucky.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Kentucky

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Andy Beshear

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must see that the laws are faithfully executed, serves as commander in chief, fills specified vacancies, and may grant pardons and reprieves.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: Kentucky Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Andy Beshear

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Andy Beshear was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

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