
Governor
Executive Branch (2007 - present)
Kentucky State Government
Executive Branch (2007 - present)
Kentucky State Government
Steve Beshear (D) was elected Kentucky governor on November 6, 2007, defeating then incumbent Ernie Fletcher (R) by a 59 percent to 41 percent margin. Previously, Beshear has served as lieutenant governor (1983-1987) and attorney general (1979-1983).




