Following in the footsteps of Gov. Andy Beshear, who has led the Democratic Governors Association this year, Coleman is set to become the next head of the Lieutenant Governors Association. Unlike the DGA, however, the NLGA is billed as a nonpartisan group formed to "promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the office of lieutenant governor and the official second-in-command."
Coleman, a former public school teacher, was also recognized as the NLGA's winner of the "STEM Spark Award" -- which recognizes lieutenant governors who demonstrate a commitment to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in education.
Regarding the chairwoman position, Coleman — who is running for governor in 2027 — said she's honored that her peers have selected her for the role, adding she looks forward to "bringing my style of Kentucky leadership" to the association.
Former Gov. Martha Layne Collins also served in the position.