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Jacqueline Coleman Announces 2027 Run For Kentucky Governor

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Frankfort, Ky. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced Monday she is running for governor in 2027, speaking at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History; she cited her record as the state's 58th lieutenant governor, her background as an educator and nonprofit founder, and her priorities of education and mental-health access.

The announcement initiates a Democratic primary season and frames debates around Pre-K expansion, school funding and mental-health services; Beshear-Coleman administration figures cited nearly 70,000 new jobs and $45 billion in investment as part of her record, and campaign events, filings and fundraising activities are expected this week and in the coming months.

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  1. 1. Coleman graduated from Mercer County High School, attended Centre College, earned a master's at University of Louisville, and is completing a doctorate at University of Kentucky.
  2. 2. In 2013 Coleman founded Lead Kentucky, a nonprofit supporting women’s leadership development.
  3. 3. Coleman became Kentucky’s 58th lieutenant governor in 2019 serving with Gov. Andy Beshear.
  4. 4. The Beshear-Coleman administration has cited nearly 70,000 new jobs and over $45 billion in investment.
  5. 5. On Monday Coleman announced her 2027 gubernatorial candidacy at the Thomas D. Clark Center in Frankfort.

Why it matters

Coleman's run could shape Kentucky's future. Her focus on education and mental health could impact schools and services in your community. Keep an eye on campaign events and debates. They'll reveal more about her plans.

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