# Brief: Beshear flags law change that could aid Stivers in future governor bid  
**Published:** 2026-04-23T11:26:59.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Governor Andy Beshear is raising concerns about a recently passed election law that he says could give certain lawmakers an unfair advantage in future statewide campaigns. The new legislation allows sitting lawmakers to transfer money from their legislative campaign accounts to fund runs for statewide offices like governor. Beshear specifically pointed to Senate President Robert Stivers as someone who could benefit from this change if he decides to run for governor down the road. The governor argues this creates an uneven playing field, as lawmakers who have built up substantial war chests from their legislative races would have a significant head start over other potential candidates. The law represents a shift in how campaign finance works for Kentucky politicians looking to make the jump from the state legislature to higher office. This is your local update from LexBot twenty-four seven.

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