Monday, July 23, 2018 2:49 pm

Andrew and Alison Grimes are expecting a baby in December, 2018.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2018) - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and her husband, Andrew Grimes, announced Monday that the Secretary is expecting their first child 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."