Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke at an event in Cincinnati, Ohio, to support Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. The event was hosted by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 212 chapter.

Acton, Ohio’s former director of public health, is running against Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy in a highly competitive race. Beshear, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, has been touring the United States to rally support for Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

Local Labor Union Support

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents over 887,000 members across North America, making it one of the largest labor unions in the continent. Acton has expressed her support for organized labor, stating that unions are a strong pathway to the middle class.

As governor, Acton has pledged to fight for good-paying union jobs, strong apprenticeship programs, and the dignity of work that every Ohioan deserves. Beshear’s support for Acton highlights the importance of labor unions in the upcoming election.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.