Beshear Sworn In As KY Governor

Democrat Andy Beshear took his oath of office as governor early this morning in a private ceremony in the Governor’s Mansion.Beshear, 42, follows in the footsteps of his father, Steve Beshear, whose two terms as governor preceded the single four-year term of Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. They are the first father-son duo to serve as governors in Kentucky history.Jacqueline Coleman was sworn in as the state’s lieutenant governor. Her background as a teacher and assistant principal was a key asset for a ticket that stressed its support for public education.

Source: MG News

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