John,

During an election year, there are some things we can't know for sure. Like how much Andy's opponents will raise and spend, who will win the Republican nomination, and who will turn out to vote on November 7. But here's what we do know:

• The 2023 race for governor here in Kentucky will be the most competitive election in the whole country. Andy has 12 Republican opponents, one of whom is a self-funded billionaire who has already spent over $1 million on TV ads.


• Outside money is going to flood Kentucky to attack Andy. Money has begun to flow into our Commonwealth, as it did in 2019. And outside groups are already spending millions of dollars to bolster Andy's opponents.


• Kentucky's progress is on the line. Andy's administration has made record progress for Kentucky — setting all-time highs for economic development and job growth, keeping unemployment low and workforce participation high, all while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget.

Thanks,

Team Beshear