Beshear to begin September tour promoting upcoming book, with stops in Kentucky and early-primary states

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will launch a multistate tour in September to promote his upcoming book, “Go and Do Likewise,” according to a report published Thursday by Kentucky Lantern. The trip is described as a promotional effort tied to the book, with appearances scheduled both in Kentucky and in other states that conduct early presidential nominating contests.

The report says the tour will include stops in New Hampshire and Michigan, two states with early primary dates in the presidential election calendar. The inclusion of those states places Beshear’s travel plans earlier than the typical late-year or spring travel cycles associated with statewide officeholders seeking broader national visibility.

In addition to the early-primary states, the tour also includes Kentucky stops, where Beshear remains the state’s chief executive. The planned itinerary reflects an effort to keep the book promotion rooted in his home state while simultaneously reaching voters and audiences in states that can attract heightened national attention early in the process.

Kentucky Lantern also reported that Beshear has been viewed by some observers as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election. The report ties that broader political context to the scheduling of the book tour, noting that Beshear is likely to be visible beyond Kentucky during the travel window.

The announcement comes as Beshear continues to lead the executive branch in Frankfort, where his administration has used regular public appearances to communicate policy priorities and address statewide issues. However, this latest reported schedule focuses on a different forum, book-related events, rather than a stated policy initiative or legislative push.

No additional details about the number of Kentucky stops, the specific dates, or the venues for each appearance were included in the report summary provided for this publication. The campaign-event reporting and tour coordination described in the announcement would typically be expected to specify exact locations and times as the September start date approaches.

As of publication, the tour plan is being presented as promotional for the book, not as an official filing or candidacy statement. The next publicly available updates, such as venue announcements or schedules for the Kentucky and out-of-state events, will determine the specific communities and audiences directly affected by Beshear’s travel. If additional information is released, Kentucky Lantern’s report indicates the tour will extend beyond Kentucky and into states with early presidential primaries.