Kentucky governor to challenge decision to overturn state 's same - sex marriage law . Steve Beshear said he wants to see ` ` action '' on the issue . He is a Democratic governor in a conservative state . His wife is running for state - wide office .
Kentucky governor will challenge decision to overturn state 's same-sex marriage ban . Steve Beshear said he wants to see `` finality '' on the issue . He is a Democratic governor in a conservative state . His son is running for state-wide office .