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2027 Governor Race

The 2027 Kentucky governor's race features declared Democratic candidates Jacqueline Coleman and Rocky Adkins, and Republican candidates including James Comer and Charles Martin. With Governor Andy Beshear term-limited, this open seat race is drawing significant attention.

Who should Kentucky voters support in the 2027 governor's race?

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Sources

Kentucky Lantern — https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/06/state-of-the-race-gop-backs-comer-for-kentucky-governor-as-dems-must-choose-beshear-allies
"U.S. Rep. James Comer appears to be the favorite to win the Republican nomination in next year's Kentucky governor race before he's even announced he's running."
https://www.facebook.com/kaylamoodynews/posts/its-official-lt-gov-jacqueline-coleman-is-jumping-into-the-2027-governors-race-s/1345722757375328
"Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is jumping into the 2027 governor's race..."
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Gubernatorial_elections,_2027
"Kentucky Governor Candidates - 2027... Jacqueline Coleman... Rocky Adkins... Charles Martin"
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman should receive strong support as the Democratic candidate for governor.
  2. Democratic voters should evaluate both Coleman and Adkins before choosing a nominee.
  3. Rocky Adkins should be the Democratic nominee based on his experience and appeal.
  4. James Comer should be supported as the Republican candidate for governor.
  5. Charles Martin should receive conservative support as the Republican nominee.

2027 Kentucky governor's race

With Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear term-limited, Kentucky's 2027 governor's race is already taking shape and directly affects Fayette County voters. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has launched her campaign — the first major candidate in the race — and Rocky Adkins has also declared for the Democratic primary, while U.S. Rep. James Comer is widely seen as the Republican favorite before even announcing. The outcome could carry national implications, since Beshear is widely viewed as eyeing a 2028 presidential run, and candidates are emphasizing affordability, education, healthcare and housing.

Which direction would you like Kentucky's next governor to take?

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Sources

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman — https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314082053.html
As lieutenant governor, I will continue to travel the commonwealth listening to Kentuckians and focusing on the issues they tell me are most important to them: affordability, education, healthcare and housing
Kentucky Lantern — https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/06/state-of-the-race-gop-backs-comer-for-kentucky-governor-as-dems-must-choose-beshear-allies
U.S. Rep. James Comer appears to be the favorite to win the Republican nomination in next year's Kentucky governor race before he's even announced he's running.
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Gubernatorial_elections,_2027
Kentucky Governor Candidates - 2027: Rocky Adkins (Democratic) Candidacy Declared Primary; Jacqueline Coleman (Democratic) Candidacy Declared Primary
Kayla Moody — https://www.facebook.com/kaylamoodynews/posts/its-official-lt-gov-jacqueline-coleman-is-jumping-into-the-2027-governors-race-s/1345722757375328
It's official — Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is jumping into the 2027 governor's race... Lexington Fayette Co. First major candidate launches campaign for 2027 Kentucky governor's race.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Elect the Democrat who will continue Gov. Beshear's focus on education, healthcare and affordability
  2. Elect a moderate Democrat who can appeal to voters in a state that leans Republican
  3. I'm undecided and want to see the full candidate field and platforms before deciding
  4. Elect a Republican like James Comer to return the governor's office to GOP control
  5. Elect a staunch conservative who will reverse Beshear-era policies and shift Kentucky rightward