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11/12/09 - Governor and First Lady Urge Kentuckians to Remember Service Members, Their Families and Veterans
Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear today announced their plan to join again in an effort launched by the Red Cross and Pitney Bowes to deliver Christmas cards to service members, their families and veterans, many of whom will be far from home this holiday season. More

10/05/09 - Rasmussen:  Governor Beshear Approval at 59%
Today, Rasmussen released polling from Kentucky indicating Governor Steve Beshear's approval rating is at 59%. More

08/11/09 - Police Officers Endorse Representative Robin Webb in Special Election for State Senate
GRAYSON – On Friday, August 7th, the Fraternal Order of Police announced they had endorsed Representative Robin Webb in her special election for the 18th Senate District of Kentucky. More

07/27/09 - New Addition to the Kentucky Democratic Party
Covington Native Liz Fossett Joins Communications Team. More

07/23/09 - Robin Webb Nominated in the 18th Senate District
Greenup, July 21, 2009 - Democratic Executive Committee members in Bracken, Carter, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties today voted to nominate State Representative Robin Webb to run for the vacant 18th District Senate seat.  The election will take place on August 25. More

07/20/09 - Gov. Beshear announces re-election bid
Gov. Beshear announces re-election bid; Mayor Jerry Abramson joins ticket as running-mate. Beshear-Abramson team brings unparalleled experience to govern Kentucky. More

06/17/09 - Kentucky Democratic Party Names Executive Director
Kentucky Democratic Party Names Executive Director More

06/03/09 - Impact Of President Obama’s Economic Policies On Kentucky
The Kentucky Democratic Party will periodically provide you with information on state and national issues important to Democrats. In this edition, how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is already making a difference in Kentucky. More

04/20/09 - News and Notes from the KDP
The Kentucky Democratic Party will periodically provide you with information on state and national issues important to Democrats.  
In this edition, Congress goes back to work and talking points on the economy and tax code. More

04/11/09 - Carolyn Belcher Introduced as New Kentucky Democratic Party Vice-Chair
Governor Steve Beshear announced that Bath County Judge Executive and former State Representative Carolyn Belcher will succeed Nathan Smith as Vice-Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party. More

03/30/09 - Message from Charlie Moore
On Saturday, February 28, I succeeded Jennifer Moore as Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.  While I have met so many Democrats across the state throughout the years, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself to those I have yet to meet. More

03/28/09 - Charlie Moore Introduced as New Kentucky Democratic Party Chair
Frankfort, February 28, 2009-Governor Steve Beshear announced that Owensboro attorney, and long-time Democratic Party activist, Charlie Moore, will succeed Jennifer Moore as Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.  The selection of Moore was approved today by the State Central Executive Committee of the Kentucky Democratic Party. More

02/27/09 - Jennifer Moore Farewell
Fifteen months ago, when Governor Beshear asked that I serve as the Kentucky Democratic Party Chair, I welcomed the challenge and was appreciative of the opportunity to work with you.  Traveling from Fulton to Pike Counties and everywhere in between, I have thoroughly enjoyed representing the Democratic Party across the Commonwealth. More

02/11/09 - Congratulations to Mike Reynolds, Kentucky’s Newest State Senator!
Governor Steve Beshear and I want to congratulate Mike Reynolds on a tremendous victory in yesterday's special election in Senate District 32 (Warren and Butler Counties).  More

12/23/08 - Happy Holidays from the Kentucky Democratic Party
On behalf of the State Central Executive Committee, Vice-Chair Nathan Smith, and the Staff of the Kentucky Democratic Party, I would like to wish each of you a wonderful holiday and BEST WISHES for the New Year. More

12/19/08 - The Week in Review - 12/19/08
This week, Governor Steve Beshear traveled across the Commonwealth, talking to Kentuckians about the economic crisis facing each of us. More

12/12/08 - The Week in Review - 12/12/08
Understanding that the economic crisis affecting Kentuckians can only be solved if we all pitch in together, Governor Steve Beshear, Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo and five key administration members have chosen to take a 10% salary cut for the next year. More

12/01/08 - Last to Chance to Help Elect Jim Martin in Georgia
Tomorrow, voters in Georgia will have the opportunity to send Democrat Jim Martin to the United States Senate. More

11/25/08 - Help Jim Martin in Georgia
While most of you are taking a well deserved break after the election, I am writing you this afternoon because there is an important effort Kentuckians can take part in to help President-elect Obama move our country forward. More

11/25/08 - Join Pledge to Win
I want to again thank everyone for their hard work and support of the Kentucky Democratic Party over the past twelve months. Even though we do not have statewide elections in 2009, this is the time to build our party for the 2010 races. More

11/14/08 - Questions Remain Regarding Election Irregularities in Kenton County
The Kentucky Democratic Party released the following statement today regarding the recanvass of the 23rd Senatorial District election results: More

10/27/08 - New Poll Shows High Approval of Governor Beshear
A new poll released this weekend by the Lexington Herald Leader and WKYT shows 57% of Kentuckians approve of the Governor's leadership. This poll is in line with last month's Louisville Courier-Journal poll which also showed a high approval rating for Governor Beshear. More