Kentucky’s Secretary of State announces she’s pregnant

Kentucky’s Secretary of State made a big announcement Monday afternoon. She’s pregnant.

Alison Lundergan Grimes and her husband, Andrew, will welcome their first child, a boy, in December. 

In confirming the pregnancy, Grimes said, "The journey to grow our family has not been easy. With the assistance of talented doctors, numerous surgeries, a supportive family and immense prayer and faith, we are finally in a place where we can announce joyous news to the Commonwealth – we are expecting our first child, a baby boy, in December."

"Having endured the devastating heartbreak of multiple miscarriages, this is news that I was not sure we would ever get to share with folks. Andrew and I appreciate the outpouring of love and support and continue to hold those struggling with infertility in our hearts. You are not alone."

Lundergan Grimes, a Democrat, has served as Kentucky’s Secretary of State since January 2012.