Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has announced his endorsement of Ned Pillersdorf, Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. In a statement released by Pillersdorf’s campaign, Beshear praised the Prestonsburg attorney’s decades of legal work in Eastern Kentucky. “Ned has been a champion for the underdog during his 45 years of practicing law in the mountains, and now more than ever we need someone in Washington DC standing up for us instead of the fat cats.” Beshear concluded his endorsement by urging voters to support Pillersdorf in his campaign against longtime Republican incumbent Congressman Hal Rogers. “Join me in supporting Ned Pillersdorf for Congress.” SPONSORED: PAID FOR BY Ned For Congress #AppalachiaInsider #KentuckyPolitics #NedPillersdorf #SteveBeshear #KY05 #Election2026