EXECUTIVE · KY · 1971-1974
Wendell Ford
Governor · Democrat · Kentucky
On the record
Resigned to U.S. Senate; later Senate Dem Whip
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Kentucky's Governor 1971–1974: Wendell Ford — 3-year tenure. Before this office: Lt Governor (1967-1971). Departure context: Resigned to U.S. Senate; later Senate Dem Whip.
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- Andy Beshear (2019-present)
- Matt Bevin (2015-2019)
- Steve Beshear (2007-2015)
- Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007)
- Paul Patton (1995-2003)
- Brereton Jones (1991-1995)
- Wallace Wilkinson (1987-1991)
- Martha Layne Collins (1983-1987)
- John Y. Brown Jr. (1979-1983)
- Julian Carroll (1974-1979)
- Louie B. Nunn (1967-1971)
- Edward T. Breathitt (1963-1967)
- Bert T. Combs (1959-1963)
- A. B. "Happy" Chandler (1955-1959)
- Lawrence Wetherby (1950-1955)
- Earle C. Clements (1947-1950)