(WKYT) – Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman has been chosen as the chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association for 2026-27.
The organization is the first professional, nonpartisan, nonprofit for lieutenant governors and officials first in line of succession in the U.S. and its territories.
“NLGA provides a trusted forum for the nation’s lieutenant governors to come together, exchange ideas and best practices, and learn from one another,” Coleman said about her new role. “I’m honored that my peers have elected me to serve as chair of this distinguished organization. As chair of NLGA, I look forward to bringing my style of Kentucky leadership to this national association, working with lieutenant governors from across the country to bring practical, people-focused solutions to state government.”
Coleman will provide leadership on the organization’s strategic efforts, guide bipartisan partnerships across state lines, and enhance the role and effectiveness of state and territorial governments.
She is the fourth chair to come from Kentucky. Former Gov. Martha Layne Collins was the first woman to serve in the role.
Coleman has already announced her candidacy in the 2027 Kentucky governor’s race.