Beshear on potential White House bid: 'I'll think about it after next year'

Source: The Hill

07/05/25 4:15 PM ET


Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) said he’ll consider a 2028 White House bid in an article published Friday while seething over the “big, beautiful bill” backed by Republicans in Congress.

“Two years ago, I wouldn’t have considered [running for president]. But if I’m somebody who could maybe heal and bring the country back together, I’ll think about it after next year,” Beshear told Vanity Fair. The Kentucky governor’s term ends in 2027 and he’s pledged to complete his tenure in office before launching another political bid for a higher office.

Fellow party members Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) have also been listed as potential contenders for the presidency as Democrats look to claw back the executive branch after their November loss.

Political pundits have suggested the GOP-authored spending package will have a significant impact on midterm elections and cycles that follow as Americans grapple with the possibility of losing their healthcare coverage, a top issue for Beshear.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5386417-beshear-on-potential-white-house-bid-ill-think-about-it-after-next-year/