(TNS) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is now the top dog at the Democratic Governors Association.

After a year as the vice chair, Beshear was elevated to lead the DGA for 2026, the organization announced at the close of its meetings in Arizona this weekend.

In election years like 2026, the DGA chair usually plays a crucial role in fundraising, messaging and coordinating party strategy.

The upcoming election cycle will be closely watched. Democratic gubernatorial candidates are playing defense and offense in key swing states, and the results could reveal voter attitudes towards GOP President Donald Trump. Beshear’s effectiveness might be used as a measuring stick for 2028 given signaling that he’ll explore a bid for president that year.

In a statement posted to social media Saturday, Dec. 6,

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