Andy Beshear
Politician
Democratic politician who gained fame as the 63rd Governor of Kentucky, an office he assumed in December 2019. He previously served as Kentucky's Attorney General between 2016 and 2019.
He earned a BA from Vanderbilt University. He later gained a JD from the University of Virginia.
His strong response to curbing the spread of COVID-19 was polarizing, with many coming out in support and opposition. He publicly supported the Affordable Care Act during his tenure as Attorney General of Kentucky.
He has two kids with his wife Britainy. His father Steve also served as the Governor of Kentucky.
He was often mentioned alongside fellow Democratic governors Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer for having had strong responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.