Even though the 2024 presidential election is on the horizon, a trio of southern governors’ races and several big-city mayoral contests are on the ballot in 2023. Summary Even though the 2024 presidential election is on the horizon, a trio of southern governors’ races and several big-city mayoral contests are on the ballot in 2023. Democratic Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky is seeking a second term after narrowly defeating Republican Gov. Matt Bevin in 2019. A crowded field of Republicans …