KY Gov. Andy Beshear announces new book, 'Go and Do Likewise'

Christopher Leach, Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb 18, 2026

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday announced he’s releasing a book in September.

The book, titled “Go and Do Likewise,” will go on sale Sept. 22. It is described as a “compelling and insightful” story about the Kentucky governor’s faith, and how he uses it to shape his family and public life.

The book will also share how Beshear uses faith to counteract claims made by President Donald Trump and other public figures. It is available for presale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Bookshop and Rakuten Kobo.

Beshear’s book follows several other prominent Democratic governors who have written books in recent months. Pennsylvania Gov. Joshua Shapiro’s book “Where We Keep the Light” was released last month, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s memoir “Young Man in a Hurry” comes out Feb. 24.

Beshear, who has long been considered a possible candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028, has increased his presence in the spotlight in recent months.

Beshear joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday and said he did not plan to attend an annual bipartisan meeting and dinner with other governors at the White House. Some democratic governors reportedly weren’t invited, and Beshear, who serves as chair of the Democratic Governors Association, said he won’t show up if not everyone is invited.

“There’s a time where you have to stand up against the drama of a president that’s turned an annual bipartisan tradition and treating it like he’s a 12-year-old and it’s his birthday party,” Beshear said. “Inviting and disinviting people, lashing out at others.”

He recently made several rounds with television programs like “The View” and “The Daily Show,” where he made statements about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that sparked a back and forth dispute between the governor and the agency.

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