Andy Beshear

Andy Beshear is the Democratic governor of Kentucky. A lawyer, he previously held office as Kentucky attorney general. He was first elected governor in 2019 and reelected in 2023.

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What we have documented

We have documented 2 statements by Andy Beshear, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

Statements by Andy Beshear

Andy Beshear

Role at the time: Kentucky governor

October 20, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Beshear called Ramaswamy's attack cruel and praised Acton's resilience.

“Ramaswamy’s latest attack against @amyactonoh is disgusting and appalling.”

Read the original postAndy Beshear responds to the ad featuring Amy Acton's motherOriginal X post 2112648731963117870; full post and quoted-post context

Why we used this label

Relative to the campaign's use of Acton's mother in the ad, Andy Beshear criticizes that tactic.

Read statement Full case: Ramaswamy's campaign defends using Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad

Andy Beshear

Role at the time: Kentucky governor

September 8, 2026Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

Beshear said communities should decide whether to use Flock cameras and that use requires policies, supervision and audits.

“there should not be a flock camera without the right system”

Watch the original videoBeshear calls for local choice and safeguards for Flock camerasKentucky Edition September 8 broadcast transcript, Flock camera segment

Why we used this label

Relative to networked ALPR surveillance, Beshear makes use conditional on oversight and local choice. Those conditions determine his conclusion.

Read statement Full case: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

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Case

Ramaswamy's campaign defends using Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad

Relationship to this case: Speaker

Ramaswamy's campaign defends an ad in which Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar. Acton says Ramaswamy took advantage of her mother. Critics from both parties condemn the tactic, while Laura Loomer defends it.

2026 Midterm Elections U.S. PoliticsUpdated October 22, 2026

Case

Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

Networked automated license-plate cameras can assemble searchable records of vehicle movements. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to ban the systems, keep them with limits, or defend them as investigative tools. This tracker separates outright bans from narrower restrictions.

License-Plate Surveillance PrivacyUpdated October 7, 2026

Andy Beshear

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Statements by Andy Beshear

Published cases

Ramaswamy's campaign defends using Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad

Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

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