President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign may have some asking questions about the ballot and if Kentucky law allows a change in the top of the ticket, and by extension, what would happen if Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear received the nod to be Vice President Harris’ running mate, should she be officially nominated for the position next month at the DNC.
“Joe Biden is not on the ballot for president in a general election because he is not the nominee of the Democratic Party,” Sec. Michael Adams clarified on Tuesday.
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However, as speculation grows that Beshear could be tapped as Vice President Harris’s vice president pick if they go on to win in November, Adams said the Kentucky Constitution’s rules around succession aren’t as clear.
“Whether the lieutenant governor would then serve with those powers through the end of 2027, the full term of Gov. Beshear, or whether there would be a special election necessary,” Adams explained.
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