Gubernatorial Candidate: Incumbent Governor Andy Beshear
Governor Andy Beshear continues to steer Kentucky through a post-global pandemic, focusing on keeping our people safe and saving lives, rebuilding our economy in every corner of the commonwealth and protecting our most vulnerable.
Governor Beshear is positioning Kentucky to emerge from the pandemic even stronger. Under his leadership, Kentucky’s economy is on fire. Governor Beshear has helped create tens of thousands of new jobs with more than $24 billion invested in Kentucky from private companies since he took office. Governor Beshear has protected access to healthcare for more than 100,000 Kentuckians and relaunched KYnect, the state-based health insurance exchange, which will soon begin enrolling Kentuckians for coverage. And he’s expanding voting rights, including to more than 180,000 Kentuckians with a felony conviction.
Learn more about Gov. Beshear and his campaign: andybeshear.com
Attorney General Candidate: Colonel Pamela Stevenson
With a J.A.G. career that spanned four continents, Colonel Pam prosecuted crimes, defended the innocent, represented servicemembers and the Air Force in civil matters, and taught human rights and justice. With 39 years of legal experience at the local, state, federal, and international levels, Colonel Pam is one of the most qualified candidates ever to seek the office of Attorney General.
Learn more about Colonel Pamela Stevenson and her campaign: pamforag.com
Secretary of State Candidate: Buddy Wheatley
Buddy Wheatley’s 20-year career as a Covington firefighter is part of a family legacy that spans four generations. Along with his brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, the Wheatley family represents nearly 100 years of firefighting service to the people of Covington.
Buddy finished his firefighter career serving as Fire Chief of the Covington Fire Dept. from 2005-2008. He attended NKU’s Salmon P. Chase Law School while serving as Fire Chief, eventually launching a career as a solo labor attorney, working on behalf of public sector labor unions. Buddy served as union vice-chair of the American Bar Association’s State and Local Government Collective Bargaining subcommittee, 2016-2019.
Learn more about Buddy Wheatley and his campaign: buddyforkentucky.com
State Treasurer Candidate: Michael Bowman
Michael Bowman is a sixth-generation Kentuckian and the proud son of a union home.
Service to others runs deep in his family – his father was a postal worker, his grandfathers served in Korea and WWII, and the strong women of his family raised big families. Along with his twin sisters, Kellie and Karrie, Michael learned the importance of that service – faithful and selfless – to our community.
Growing up, Michael was involved in the arts, sports, was a student leader and worked his way through high school. As Michael worked to complete his degree at the University of Louisville, he became even more involved in his community. He has served in leadership positions – for Parks Alliance of Louisville and the Southwest Festival Committee – and has worked as an aide at City Hall.
More than anything, Michael’s work with the quiet heroes who serve and hold our communities together has strengthened his commitment to public service and inspired him to find a way to be a part of the solution.
Learn more about Michael Bowman and his campaign: bowmanforkentucky.com
State Auditor Candidate: Kim Reeder
Kim Reeder is a tax attorney and the Democratic candidate running for Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts. She grew up poor in Rowan County, part of eastern Kentucky, as the oldest child of a mother who was one of eleven and married at the age of 16.
Kim worked hard to overcome her humble beginnings and earned acceptance into Yale University, where she graduated with a degree in Political Science. She then went on to earn a Master of Public Policy from Duke University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina Law School. After graduating, Kim worked for some of the best law firms in the country, earning recognition in 2011 as one of the top 10 tax attorneys in the nation by industry publication State Tax Notes.
Kim’s commitment to public service and her passion for education and social justice led her to running for Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts. Even with her success as a tax attorney, Kim understands the importance of giving back to her community and fighting to ensure our tax dollars are not being wasted or misspent. Her commitment to serving her community is rooted in her belief that everyone deserves a fair shot at success, regardless of their background or economic circumstances.
Learn more about Kim Reeder and her campaign: kimforkentucky.com
Commissioner of Agriculture Candidate: Sierra Enlow
Sierra grew up on a multi-generation family farm in LaRue County and attended the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture where she received undergraduate degrees in Community & Leadership Development and Agricultural Economics. Sierra completed her Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics in 2012, also at the University of Kentucky. Sierra also serves on the board of directors for the Kentucky Association for Economic Development.
Sierra J. Enlow serves as an economic development consultant to communities and companies as they evaluate opportunities to grow and expand. Sierra has worked extensively in both the private and public sides of economic development to create strategies supporting expanding companies, redevelopment projects and new commercial opportunities.
Sierra’s work in the private sector has facilitated close to $1B dollars of new economic investment for Kentucky. Sierra’s previous clients include large manufacturers, family-owned businesses, and tech start-ups. Sierra’s work with these clients helps facilitate corporate growth while deepening the relationship between the community and the employer. Sierra worked with the economic development teams at both Louisville Forward and Greater Louisville, Inc to develop strategies focused on supporting tech-enabled businesses and co-working spaces as Louisville Metro Government adapted to the new economy of work.
Learn more about Sierra Enlow and his campaign: sierraenlow.com
