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This proposal would add language to the Kentucky Constitution that would give the state legislature more power and allow them to meet more. Kentucky’s legislature currently meets for a limited time (either 30 or 60 working days, depending on the year), unless summoned for a special legislative session, which currently can only be called by the governor. Under this amendment, the House Speaker and Senate President would be able to jointly call a special session, lasting up to 12 days. The proposal would also allow the legislature to extend the regular session if approved by three-fifths of both the state House and Senate.
A "yes" vote adds this new language to the Kentucky consitution.
A "no" vote keeps the Kentucky constitution how it is.
This proposal would add language to the Kentucky Constitution saying that nothing within the state’s fundamental legal document should protect access to abortion. Kentucky legislators have already passed measures effectively banning abortion in the state. This proposed amendment would bolster those anti-abortion laws, and try to prevent courts from interpreting a legal right to abortion under the state constitution.
A "yes" vote changes the Kentucky Constitution to clearly say there is not a right to abortion.
A "no" vote keeps the Kentucky Consitution how it is, without specific mention of abortion rights.
Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$19,496,595.60
Available Cash
$9,211,174.70
Notes
Paul is an ophthalmologist from Bowling Green first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. He is the son of former Republican Congressman Ron Paul and ran for president in 2016, before dropping out early in the primary race. Notable endorsements include National Right to Life, National Rifle Association and Senate Conservatives Fund. He has railed against vaccine and mask mandates and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and has considered himself a “libertarian conservative.” Paul received his M.D. from Duke University Medical School.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$4,539,152.87
Available Cash
$900,164.95
Notes
Charles Booker is an attorney and former state representative from Louisville. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2020, narrowly losing to retired Marine pilot Amy McGrath in the Democratic primary election. Before joining the legislature, he worked as the director of administrative services for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. He’s the first Black U.S. Senate nominee in Kentucky history. Notable 2022 endorsements include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Planned Parenthood and League of Conservation Voters.
Republican
Monroe County, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$1,226,108.57
Available Cash
$955,016
Notes
Comer was first elected in 2016. He currently serves as the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Comer served for 11 years in the state House and eight years as agricuilture commissioner. In 2015, he ran for governor but lost the primary election to Matt Bevin by 83 votes. Notable endorsements include the National Rifle Association, National Right to Life Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Democrat
Franklin, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,231.73
Available Cash
$560.97
Notes
Ausbrooks is a mental health counselor with Crimson Dove Counseling Services. He was a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate but lost to Amy McGrath. He is a division president for the Kentucky Counseling Association and an active member of the American Counseling Association. He advocates for LGBTQ rights and equality. He earned a B.A. in government from Western Kentucky University and an master's in human development and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College.
Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$1,734,398
Available Cash
$2,104,300.62
Notes
Guthrie was first elected in 2008 and an executive of an automotive supply company. He is an Army veteran and the ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He began his political career as the state senator representing the 32nd District from 1999 to 2008. Guthrie's notable endorsements include Right to Life, the House Conservatives Fund and The American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master's from Yale University.
Democrat
Falls of Rough, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$53,198.95
Available Cash
$20,757.30
Notes
Linderman is a musician, recording engineer and producer who lives in Bowling Green. In a campaign video, Linderman said the Democratic Party needs to reconnect with working people by pushing for unions, higher wages and better working conditions. He also sad Democrats can connect with rural and small town America by propping up rural hospitals that stay open, legalizing cannabis and expanding rural broadband.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$472,736.79
Available Cash
$120,938.31
Notes
Stuart Ray owns Peregrine Co., a Louisville metals and trucking firm he founded in 1994. He’s a former chair of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission. He also served on the KFC Yum Center Board during the administrations of Gov. Steve Beshear and Gov. Matt Bevin.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,095,961.31
Available Cash
$445,576.10
Notes
McGarvey is an attorney from Louisville and current minority leader of the Kentucky Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012. While in the legislature, McGarvey has pushed for expanding gambling, sports betting and legalizing medical marijuana. He was a co-sponsor of this year’s bill allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Republican
Garrison, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$841,369.85
Available Cash
$154,037.72
Notes
First elected in 2012, Massie is seeking a sixth term in Congress. He is an entrepreneur and engineer and one of the most divisive members of congress. He was one of only six House members to vote against legislation targeting Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, saying it contained “language that could set the table for bringing spurious war crimes charges against American service members.” Last year, he posted a Christmas photo on social media showing his family brandishing guns, four days after a deadly school shooting in Michigan. And he has repeatedly proposed scrapping the U.S. Education Department. Former President Donald Trump called Massie a “third rate grandstander” after he voted against a coronavirus relief package. Massie received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Democrat
Newport, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$160,953.02
Available Cash
$10,631.15
Notes
Lehman is a northern Kentucky biotech executive. He is the founder and CEO of Koligo Therapeutics, which focused on non-opioid treatments for pancreatitis. On his website, Lehman says he wants to grow access to addiction treatment, invest in green energy, keep guns out of schools and secure infrastructure projects like the Brent Spence Bridge fix and supports clean water.
Independent
Covington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Osborne is a Marine veteran, wildland firefighter and AFL-CIO union organizer with the AFL-CIO. According to his website, earlier in life Ethan struggled with depression and alcoholism and "ended up on the wrong side of the law." He pleaded guilty to a public intoxication charge in 2020.
Republican
Somerset, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$591,044.31
Available Cash
$850,697.53
Notes
Rogers is the longest-serving member of Congress, representing the eastern Kentucky Congressional district for 42 years. The 84-year-old has been on the powerful House Appropriations Committee for 40 years, where he has helped send billions of dollars to his home region, which remains one of the poorest areas of the country. Notable endorsements include the National Rifle Association, AIPAC PAC and National Right to Life Committee. Prior to his political career, Rogers worked as an attorney in Pulaski and Rockcastle counties.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$12,331.44
Available Cash
$3,514.64
Notes
Halbleib is a third-year law student at the University of Louisville who wants to bring “decency back to the office.” He says health care should be a human right and creating good jobs.
Republican
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,944,693
Available Cash
$2,359,941.40
Notes
Barr is an attorney who has represented the central Kentucky district since 2013. Before that, he worked in the Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher’s administration. Barr has touted Congress’ rollback of the Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act in 2018, and is pushing legislation divest the federal government from banks that boycott the fossil fuel industry Barr started out as a legislative assistant for then-Rep. Jim Talent from Missouri. He attended the University of Kentucky and earned a J.D., and began practicing as an attorney. He also taught constitutional and administrative law part time at Morehead State University.
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$153,072.51
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Geoff Young is a perennial candidate for elected office in Kentucky. He pushes for progressive issues like Medicare for All, legalizing cannabis, raising taxes on the wealthy and abolishing the death penalty. Earlier this year, Young posted a conversation on his website in which he says the Ukrainian Army is dominated by Nazis, repeating a spurious claim Russian Vladimir Putin has used to justify the country’s invasion.
Paducah, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Nickell was first elected to the Supreme Court during a special election in 2019. Before that, he presided on the Kentucky Court of Appeals, starting in 2006. He taught insurance and risk management at Murray State University and practiced law for 22 years, including as a prosecutor and trial attorney.
Paducah, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
McNeil has served on the court of appeals since 2020, when he was appoitned by Gov. Andy Beshear to fill a vacancy. He is a former public defender and attorney with 20 years of experience. As a public defender, McNeil says he was involve dor supervised over 70,000 cases. He is running unopposed.
Paducah, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Dixon has served on the Court of Appeals since 2006. Before that she was a McCracken County district judge for over 10 years. She also worked as a prosecutor and spent several years in private practice. She received a bachelor's degree from Murray State University and a law degree from Southern Illinois University.
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$108,972.90
Available Cash
$106,382.53
Notes
Alcott is a partner of Kerrick Bachert Law Firm in Bowling Green and currently focuses on health care law, representing hospitals, doctors and other providers. She previously served as an assistant Warren County attorney. She graduate from University of Kentucky law school in 1993 and got a bachelor's degree form Vanderbilt University in 1990.
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$82,504.75
Available Cash
$64,843.17
Notes
Thompson has served on the Kentucky Court of Appeals since 2006. Before that, he practiced law in Bowling Green for 28 years and was the chief public advocate for the 8th Judicial District for more than two decades. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1968 and got a law degree from the University of Kentucky in 1972.
Owensboro, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$15,825
Available Cash
$14,814.65
Notes
Taylor has been on the Court of Appeals since 2003. He previously practiced law in Owensboro for over 20 years. He is one of six juges on the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission, which he's served on since 2016. He has a bachelor's degree from Murray State University and a law degree from University of Louisville. In 2020, Taylor ruled that people can be billed for their time in jail while awaiting trial, even if their charges are dismissed.
Munfordville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Clement is a patent attorney and owns a solo practice. He previously worked as a trial commissioner for Hart and Larue County district court and general counsel for Holley, an automotive company. He attended University of Virginia for undergrad and University of Louisville for law school.
Elizabethtown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Easton has served as a Hardin Circuit Court judge for more than two decades. Before becoming a judge he practiced law in Elizabethtown and Louisville. He was an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Hardin County from 1990-1992.
Cox's Creek, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Caldwell was first elected to the Court of Appeals in 2019. Before that she worked as a solo practitioner and seved as a guardian ad litem. On her website, Caldwell says she was a victim of domestic violence and has had life experience similar to may of her clients. She got her undergrad degree from Campbellsville University and law degree from University of Louisville.
Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Lambert was first elected in 2006. He entered private practice Lambert & Lambert of Mt. Vernon after passing the bar in 1976. He was the Rockcastle County attorney for three terms. He also worked as trial commissioner for the Rockcastle County District Court from 2002 to 2005 and as an administrative law judge for the Kentucky State Department of Corrections. He has a bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a law degree from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law.
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$218,909.96
Available Cash
$13,161.52
Notes
Bisig has served on Jefferson Circuit Court since 2013, where she is currently chief judge, and before that spent 10 years as a district judge. She also worked as a prosecutor and practiced civil law in the firms of Brown, Todd & Heyburn and Greenebaum Doll & McDonald. She helped establish a special program requiring supervision of domestic violence offenders and assistated a restorative justice pilot project for juvenile court. She attended University of Louisville for undergrad and law school. In response to Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting findings in 2020 about judges signing warrants with illegible signatures, she dismissed the notion that judge signatures need to be legible, or clearly identifiable. “I don’t see anything hidden or lacking in transparency,” she said at the time.
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Bowman is the president and lead attorney of Bowman Legal, a family law firm. He has served as the treasurer and vice-chair for the Kentucky Bar Association Family Law Section. He attended University of Louisville for undegrad and Texas A&M University for law school.
Southern Jefferson County
Total Funds Raised
$109,995
Available Cash
$88,447.66
Notes
Eckerle attended law school at the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a Jefferson circuit court judge since 2007, and served as chief regional circuit judge from 2012 to 2013. Prior to being elected as a circuit court judge, Eckerle was a Jefferson district court judge for four years. During that time, she also served as chief regional district court judge. According to a July 2020 "Courier Journal" story, defense attorney Rob Eggert claimed Eckerle “electronically ‘muzzled’ him during a remotely conducted hearing by repeatedly muting him while she let the prosecutor attend in person.” Eckerle said in a written order that she was forced to mute Eggert because he interrupted, asked “irrelevant questions” and refused to answer her questions, according to The "Courier Journal" story. She also said she let an assistant commonwealth’s attorney attend the hearing in person because he had to play some recordings, according to the story.
Highlands
Total Funds Raised
$43,629.65
Available Cash
$25,433.29
Notes
Lister graduated from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She works as an attorney in private practice focused on complex motions and appeals in criminal law. Lister is also a past president of the Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County. Her endorsements include University of Louisville professor Ricky L. Jones, former Louisville mayoral candidate and VOCAL-KY Kentucky State Director Shameka Parrish-Wright, Rev. Patrick Delahanty, author Emily Bingham and civil rights attorney Dan Canon.
Beechmont
Total Funds Raised
$44,042.22
Available Cash
$11,670.57
Notes
Cantrell is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She currently serves as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 38 as a Democrat. She assumed office in 2017 and her term ends Jan. 1. Cantrell has volunteered with the University of Louisville's law clinic. Her campaign website lists endorsements from numerous political action committees and labor unions, including the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights (C-FAIR), Better Schools Kentucky, the Kentucky State AFL-CIO, Teamsters Local 89, Teamsters Local 783, Communications Workers of America Local 3310, United Steel Workers District 8 and Louisville Professional Firefighters #345.
Deer Park
Total Funds Raised
$53,650
Available Cash
$52,762
Notes
Karem has been a district court judge in Jefferson County since 2007. She attended the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She has been endorsed by the Jefferson County Presidents Council of the Fraternal Order of the Police. Karem has been a member of several local government committees, including a domestic violence fatality review committee and a jail policy committee. Karem has also faced criticism from attorneys and fellow judges for controversial ideas, including a proposal that would have allowed authorities to hold some criminal case hearings without a judge present, according to WDRB story published in May. Citizens for BetterJudges declined to endorse anyone in her May primary race, and Karem received low ratings from attorneys who participated in the Louisville Bar Association's poll about judicial candidates in the May primary election, according to WDRB.
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Goodwine was first elected to the Court of Appeals in 2018. Before that, she was the chief regional rircuit judge for Fayette County. She served as a district court judge from 1999 until 2003. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Kentucky. She also served as commissioner of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Acree was first elected to the Court of Appeals in 2006. He practiced law at McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland in Lexington, was a partner at Thomas, Stidham & Acree and worked as a solo practitioner from 1998 until 2006. He attended the University of Kentucky for undergrad and law school. He is running unopposed.
Fort Thomas, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$164,394.19
Available Cash
$117,143.07
Notes
A former prosecutor and appellate judge, Keller was appointed to the northern Kentucky Supreme Court district in 2013 by Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear. She was elected to a full eight-year term in 2014 and has been a justice during an era when legislators have repeatedly questioned the authority and makeup of the high court. Keller attended Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law.
Fort Mitchell, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$42,770.49
Available Cash
$19,807.69
Notes
Fischer is a Republican member of the House of Representatives. He penned Kentucky’s “trigger law,” which automatically outlawed abortion in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. He also sponsored the proposed amendment to the Kentucky constitution that would ensure no abortion rights are guaranteed in the state’s fundamental document. Kentuckians will also vote on the amendment during this year's General Election. Fischer is a graduate of Holy Cross College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
La Grange, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Jones has been on the Court of Appeals since 2013 and is currently the chief judge pro tem. Before that, she worked as an administrative law judge as a staff attorney for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. She received an undergraduate degree from Transylvania University and a law degree from University of Kentucky. She is running unopposed.
Edgewood, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$127,700
Available Cash
$79,036.44
Notes
Cetrulo has been on the Court of Appeals since 2021. She worked in private practice for 30 years, founding the law firm Cetrulo, Mowery & Hicks. She earned a law degree from Northern Kentucky University and a bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University.
Edgewood, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Winter is an attorney focusing on business law. While running for a nonpartisan family court judgeship in 2014, he successfully sued the state judicial ethics commission, arguing that he should be allowed to openly declare his party affiliation as Republican. He's been endorsed by the Kentucky Right to Life Victory PAC. He received bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Louisville.
Stanton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Combs was first elected ot the Court of Appeals in 1994. Before that, she had a brief stint on the Kentucky Supreme Court, becoming the first woman to serve on the high court in state history. She practiced law with her late husband, former Gov. Bert Combs. She received undergrad and law degrees from the University of Louisville. She is running unopposed.
Pikeville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Thompson was first elected to the Court of Appeals in 2018. Before that, he was a circuit judge for the Pike Circuit family court. He served as chief circuit judge and was president of the Kentucky Circuit Judges Association. He has a bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a law degree from Northern Kentucky University. He is running unopposed.
Republican
Benton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$24,015.87
Available Cash
$23,815.87
Notes
Carroll is a retired police officer and president/CEO of Easter Seals West Kentucky, a nonprofit providing disability services for children and adults. He was first elected in 2014. Carroll is the vice-chair of the Senate’s Judiciary Committee. He has sponsored bills to restrict public records about public officials and enhance penalties for taunting law enforcement.
Republican
Henderson, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$94,423.86
Available Cash
$91,565.21
Notes
Mills is running for his second term in the state Senate. He’s previously served one term in the House from 2017-2018. He currently chairs the Senate’s State and Local Government committee. This year he sponsored Kentucky's new law banning trans girls from playing on girls sports teams. He owns a dry cleaning business in Henderson.
Democrat
Henderson, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$44,037.23
Available Cash
$26,566.27
Notes
Pritchett is running against Republican incumbent Robby Mills in this fall’s general election. Pritchett worked at the chemical company Brenntag Mid-South for more than 30 years, most recently as the company’s director of agriculture.
Republican
LaGrange, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,155.86
Available Cash
$1,903.08
Notes
Tichenor is a real estate agent one of several so-called "Liberty" candidates who defeated mainstream Republicans during this year's primary elections. On her website, Tichenor says she wants to uphold the Second Amendment, and opposes vaccine and mask mandates. In a WDRB article from over the summer, she said she hopes the Legisalture addresses sexually explicit content in school material.
Republican
Owensboro, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,750
Available Cash
$6,000
Notes
Boswell is a farmer and real estate investor. He has been endorsed by outgoing Sen. Matt Castlen. Over the summer, he objected to the removal of a Confederate statue from the lawn of the Daviess County Courthouse, accusing the local judge-executive of making the decision "in secret."
Republican
Elizabethtown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,718.87
Available Cash
$14,721.3
Notes
Deneen is a retired educator, coach and member of Elizabethtown City Council. He has been a board memeber on the Elizabethtown Heritage Council, Elizabethtown Airport Board, Elizabethtown Paddlers Association and the Elizabethtown Trail Town Advisory Board. He helped bring the first handicap accessible canoe and kayak dock in the state at Freeman Lake.
Republican
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$116,685.80
Available Cash
$116,666.90
Notes
Bledsoe has spent four terms on Lexington City Council. She serves on a variety of boards including the Salvation Army of the Bluegrass, Natalie's Sisters, Her Knight Dance and the Kentucky Blood Center. Bledsoe is the chair of Lexington's City/County Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee.
Republican
Lebanon, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$112,973.47
Available Cash
$111,773.47
Notes
Higdon has been in the state Senate since 2009. Before that, he was in the House starting in 2003. He is the chair of the powerful Senate Transportation Committee. He has sponsored criminal justice reform bills in recent years, including an expansion of Kentucky's expungement law and a felony voting rights measure.
Republican
Campbellsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$77,497.97
Available Cash
$67,725.47
Notes
First elected in 2014, Wise is a college professor who used to work for the FBI. He's the chair of the Senate Education Commitee and sponsored Kentucky's new law that sets requirements for how teachers talk about race and U.S. history in the classroom. He has also sponsored several anti-abortion measures over the years. He is running as lieutenant governor on a ticket with former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft next year.
Democrat
Grayson, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Webb is an attorney first elected to the Senate in 2008. She also served in the House from 1999 until 2009. Webb worked as a coal miner until age 25. She received a bachelor's degree from Morehead State Unviersity and a law degree from Northern Kentucky University. She's a member of the Senate's committees on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Appropriations and Revenue.
Republican
Verona, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$57,717.48
Available Cash
$20,700.02
Notes
Williams is retired but has worked as a software developer, marketer and IT consultant. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He previously served in both the House and Senate in the 90s and early 2000s. He's been endorsed by GOP Congressman Thomas Massie and Kentucky Right to Life.
Democrat
Frankfort, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$55,462.22
Available Cash
$31,893.57
Notes
Barton is the former judge-executive for Franklin County. She served as the executive director of Kentucky’s Office of Drug Control Policy in former Gov. Ernie Fletcher's adminstration. She also worked as deputy secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and now works for Energy Systems Group, which designs and builds energy effiencient systems.
Republican
Nicholasville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$56,297.20
Available Cash
$56,297.20
Notes
First elected during a special election in 2021, Douglas is a medical director and lead physician at Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center in Lexington. He has been in health care for more than 40 years, beginning in orthopedics but completing his training in anesthesia/pain management. He has practiced non-narcotic pain management for more than 20 years.
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$10,141.71
Available Cash
$4,535.46
Notes
Eddy is a retired marketing professional. He previously unsuccessfully ran as a Republican against U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, and says he switched his party registration in response to former Gov. Matt Bevin and former President Donald Trump. Eddy was previously an associate member of the Kentucky Educational Association and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Republican
Alexandria, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$40,622.86
Available Cash
$34,367.16
Notes
Frommeyer is a financial planner. She graduated from the University of Kentucky and started her career with BP. On her website, she says she grew up as one of 12 children in a log cabin in rural Kenton County. She says she is "Pro-Life" and wants to "protect businesses and social service providers from unnecessary government intervention and manipulation of laws that infringe on individual rights and religious freedoms."
Democrat
Highland Heights, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$40,595.08
Available Cash
$27,305.14
Notes
Heinrich is an attorney and member of the Highland Heights City Council. She serves as a guardian ad litem in Campbell and Kenton Counties. She was appointed to the Kentucky Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Board by former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,324.92
Available Cash
$4,869.22
Notes
Peden has been on Louisville Metro Council since 2003, is a JCPS teacher and former firefighter. On his website, he says he "fully funded Metro Police – even when threatened by 'defund' movement" on Metro Council. In the legislature, he says he wants to bring more school and road funding back to Louisville. He's endorsed by Louisville Professional Firefighters, Local #54 and the Kentucky FOP.
Democrat
Louisville ,Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$153,146.9
Available Cash
$132,528.58
Notes
Berg is a physician first elected to the state Senate during a special election in 2020. She has been a vocal opponent of anti-abortion measures and COVID denialism in the Legisalture. She is the only Jewish member of the General Assembly.
Republican
Winchester, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$85,380
Available Cash
$85,380
Notes
Alvarado first joined the state Senate in 2015 and is a medical doctor. He has practiced medicine in Winchester, Ky. since 1998, when he completed his Residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky. He was President of Winchester Medical Associates until 2013, and recently, Alvarado reopened his practice, Alvarado Medical Services, PLLC, and is providing hospitalist work at Clark Regional Medical Center.
Republican
Hazard, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$53,426.69
Available Cash
$46,999.91
Notes
First elected in 2007, Smith is the owner of Mohawk Energy, a small mining company that has recently transitioned to cryptocurrency mining. He previously served in the House and on Hazard city commission. In 2014, Smith attempted to undermine climate science by erroneously comparing the climates of Earth and Mars.
Democrat
Campton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Allen works at ACV car auctions and ran for a state House seat in 2014. During a March candidate forum he advocated for spurring job growth by bringing better internet and cell service to the region.
Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$48,903.91
Available Cash
$46,106.91
Notes
Wilson is a business consultant and joined the Senate in 2011 and currently has the ledership position of Majority Whip. He also works as a paralegal at Schuette Law Group in Bowling Green. He sponsored a new law expanding Kentuckians' ability to opt out of mandatory vaccines in 2021.
Republican
Berea, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$53,094.54
Available Cash
$52,259.54
Notes
First elected in 2010, Carpenter is the owner of KJC Properties, a real estate and rental company. He serves on the Senate's committees on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy, and Banking and Insurance committees.
Democrat
Richmond, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$9,636
Available Cash
$2,203.72
Notes
Cintra is an English teacher at Madison Central High School. She previously served as the president of the Madison County Education Association. She has bachelor's graduate degrees from Eastern Kentucky University, where she also worked as an adjunct professor.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
First elected in 2014, Adams owns public relations firm Adams & Call and previously served in both the state House and on Louisville Metro Council. Adams sponsored Kentucky's new child abuse prevention law, which broadens the rights of children in foster care, providing access to records once they turn 18 and allowing them to request placement where they feel safe and accepted. She is endorsed by the anti-abortion Kentucky Right To Life Association.
Republican
Shepherdsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$30,456.49
Available Cash
$29,001.38
Notes
Nemes has been in the state Senate since 2020. He previously served one term in the House and worked in former Gov. Matt Bevin's administration as deputy secretary of the Labor Cabinet. He co-sponsored the bill that would have expanded charges for protest-related offenses.
Republican
Paducah, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$65,980.52
Available Cash
$54,028.94
Notes
First elected in 2005, Rudy is the House majority floor leader and is running for a tenth term in the legislature. As floor leader, Rudy is a member of the legislature's Republican leadership and helps determines when bills come up for a vote. He is co-owner of Rudy’s Farm Center in Ballard County and a graduate of Murray State University.
Republican
Mayfield, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$28,189.46
Available Cash
$27,146.42
Notes
Heath has served in the House of Representatives since 2013 and currently chairs the House’s Agriculture Committee. He is also running for agriculture commissioner, a post he ran for in 2015 but lost to current Commissioner Ryan Quarles. During this year's legislative session, Heath co-sponsored legislation allocating funds for tornado recovery and banning transgender girls from participarting in girls sports teams. He is facing a write-in candidate, Kimberly Holloway, in the General Election.
Republican
Mayfield, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6192.5
Available Cash
$225.78
Notes
Holloway was disqualified from the Republican primary for the District 2 State Representative seat after a judge ruled that a Democrat had signed her candidacy declaration. According to her campaign website, she has worked as a counselor with the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice and also at a western Kentucky retirement community.
Republican
Paducah, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$63,379.02
Available Cash
$62,399.02
Notes
Bridges has been in the House since 2019 and is running for a third term. He is currently vice-chair of the House’s Transportation committee and this year sponsored a bill to require pool owners to erect barriers to keep young children out. The bill is named after a McCracken County girl who drowned in a pool in 2019.
Republican
Madisonville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$27,067.62
Available Cash
$24,309.37
Notes
Williams is the former police chief for the City of Madisonville and he currently works as the safety director for Baptist/Deaconess hospital in Madisonville. He’s a U.S. Army veteran, a former project manager for Groves Electrical Services and a former coal miner. He has not held elected office.
Democrat
Madisonville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$4,300.35
Available Cash
$3,622.97
Notes
Hobgood is the current Hopkins County Attorney. He is also a practicing medical malpractice attorney and managing partner at the Madisonville law firm Managing Partner at Franklin, Gordon and Hobgood. Hobgood defeated Ronnie Heady for the Democratic nomination in May’s primary election.
Republican
Murray, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$12,042.44
Available Cash
$11,342.44
Notes
Imes has served in the House since 2021 and is running for a second term. She is a funeral director at Imes Funeral Home and Crematory in Murray. She is the wife of Republican Calloway County Judge-Executive Kenny Imes, who is also a former state representative.
Republican
Benton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$14,072.49
Available Cash
$14,072.49
Notes
Freeland has been in the House 2019 and is seeking a third term. He is currently the vice-chair of the House’s Small Business and Information Technology committee. Freeland sponsored a bill this year that would have created harsher penalties for animal abuse. He is the general manager for the radio station WCBL in western Kentucky.
Republican
Owensboro, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Miles has served in the House since 2014 and is a member of GOP leadership, as majority caucus chair. She co-sponsored bills that passed this year that allocated funding for western Kentucky tornado recovery and implemented new abortion reporting requirements.
Republican
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,741.56
Available Cash
$16,373.59
Notes
Thomas has served in the House since 2016. He used to own a skating rink and currently owns a storage business. During this year's legislative session, Thomas supported the the new omnibus abortion law, advocated for tax-exempt military pensions and worked to lower that state’s income tax. He currently chairs the Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee. He defeated Caldwell County Judge-Executive Larry Curling to win the Republican nomination in May’s primary election.
Democrat
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$31,274.60
Available Cash
$20,718.22
Notes
Dossett has worked as an educator for more than three decades. She unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2020 and was unopposed in May’s primary election for the Democratic nomination. She has not held elected office.
Republican
Pembroke, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$22,842.35
Available Cash
$22,842.35
Notes
Dossett has served in the House since 2007. He owns D’s Detail in Pembroke and has previously served as a magistrate on the Christian County Fiscal Court. He ran unopposed in May’s primary election for the GOP nomination.
Democrat
Pembroke, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$10,048.90
Available Cash
$921.09
Notes
Crockam is a Christian County educator. She has served as a Kentucky AP Advocate Ambassador for four years and a member of the Equity Racial Committee, and a Teacher Mentor for eight years. She was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in May’s primary election.
Republican
Irvington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$3,425.77
Available Cash
$1,481.94
Notes
Calloway has served in the House since 2021 and is seeking a second term. During this year's session, he co-sponsored legislation that llocated funds for tornado recovery and that banned transgender girls from participarting in girls sports teams. He is the music director for Pleasant View Baptist Church in McQuady, Ky.
Republican
Corydon, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$38,808.06
Available Cash
$38,808.06
Notes
Dixon was first elected to the Kentucky House in 2020. Outside of politics, he is the president and owner of the Fence Pros fencing company. He currently sits on the House’s Agriculture, Local Government and Transportation committees. He was unopposed in May’s primary election for the GOP nomination.
Democrat
Henderson, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Dowdy has worked in education for more than 30 years as a science teacher and assistant principal. She’s served as her school representative, local president and district level president for the Kentucky Education Association. Dowdy has also been elected to a local Site Based Decision Making Council as a teacher representative. She was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in May’s primary election.
Republican
Providence, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$17,007.53
Available Cash
$12,831.59
Notes
Gooch is an insurance agent first elected to the House in 1994. He currently chairs the House’s Natural Resources and Energy committee. Before taking political office, he worked in the coal and steel industries. He defeated a fellow incumbent, Rep. Lynn Bechler, in May’s primary election for the GOP nomination after redistricting put in the same district.
Democrat
Slaughters, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Lossner is a retired Webster County educator. He worked in his local school system for more than three decades, including as a superintendent.
Republican
Owensboro, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$58,282.56
Available Cash
$55,997.76
Notes
D.J. Johnson served in the state House from 2017-2018 before losing reelection to former Democratic Rep. Jim Glenn. He won his seat back in 2020. Johnson is a former military officer, rising to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army. He runs a small business in Owensboro.
Democrat
Owensboro, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$9,851.05
Available Cash
$5,505.40
Notes
Michael Johnson is a minister, president of nonprofit Truth Outreach Inc., vice chair of Owensboro Public Schools Board and veteran of the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Owensboro High School.
Republican
Hartford, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$5,850
Available Cash
$5,350
Notes
Scott Lewis entered the House of Representatives in 2019. He is a career educator and served as superintendent of the Ohio County Board of Education prior to his legislative service.
Republican
Morgantown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$22,337.57
Available Cash
$17,625.19
Notes
Raymer is a registered nurse and graduate of Butler County High School and Western Kentucky University. She describes herself as a Christian conservative who will "fight for Kentuckians' constitutional rights and free market solutions."
Democrat
Greenville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$13,407.67
Available Cash
$3,021.47
Notes
Hernandez-Stevenson is the campus manager of Madisonville Community College's Muhlenberg County branch. She is a Greenville native and serves on the boards of the Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of the Coalfield.
Republican
Elkton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Jason Petrie is seeking a fourth term in the state House. He serves as chair of the influential House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, the chamber's budget panel. He is an attorney with a law degree from the Ohio State University.
Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$27,000
Available Cash
$26,533.99
Notes
Robert Duvall is an optometrist from Bowling Green who identifies himself as a "pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, and pro-growth" conservative.
Republican
Leitchfield, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$33,552.49
Available Cash
$32,774.87
Notes
Samara Heavrin came to Frankfort in 2019 after working as a staffer for GOP Congressman Brett Guthrie and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul. After returning from Washington, she worked as the unclaimed property director for State Treasurer Allison Ball. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University.
Republican
Brownsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$52,509.09
Available Cash
$52,009.09
Notes
Michael Meredith is running for reelection after serving Edmonson and Warren counties in the state House since 2011. He is a loan officer with the Bank of Edmonson County. Prior to winning election to the General Assembly, Meredith served on the Brownsville City Council.
Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$121,752.21
Available Cash
$110,381.84
Notes
Kevin Jackson is a career educator in Warren, Edmonson and Barren counties, working as a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator and coach. He has worked in the financial industry since retiring from education. He is seeking to flip the only Democratic-held seat in the General Assembly in the Central Time Zone.
Democrat
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$103,215.95
Available Cash
$65,569.93
Notes
Patti Minter entered the General Assembly in 2019, representing most of downtown Bowling Green in the House. She is a faculty member in the Department of History at Western Kentucky University. She holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in history. She is the only Democratic state legislator serving in the Central Time Zone.
Republican
Edmonton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Amy Neighbors retired this year as the administrator of the Metcalfe Health Care Center. She is a lifelong resident of Metcalfe County and a Western Kentucky University graduate.
Republican
Scottsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,719.70
Available Cash
$5,969.70
Notes
Shawn McPherson is running for a second term in the state House of Representatives. He is the CEO of area assisted living facilities. Prior to his healthcare work, he worked in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Republican
Glasgow, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$15,154.93
Available Cash
$15,054.93
Notes
Steve Riley has been in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2017. He is a retired educator with bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Kentucky University.
Republican
Hodgenville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$61,856.88
Available Cash
$60,380.69
Notes
Brandon Reed was elected to his first term in the state House of Representatives in 2016. He is a licensed minister with Worldwide Evangelism. He has a background in agriculture, serving as a lifetime member of the Future Farmers of America.
Democrat
Buffalo, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,600
Available Cash
$2,600
Notes
Keith Pruitt is challenging incumbent Republican state Rep. Brandon Reed. He considers himself a conservative Democrat and says labor and education will be priorities for him if elected.
Republican
Elizabethtown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$7,400
Available Cash
$6,829.08
Notes
Steve Bratcher is the director of external training at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. He has also worked in the automotive and bourbon industries. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and Bellarmine University.
Democrat
Elizabethtown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$1,590
Available Cash
$841.91
Notes
Katherine Leonard is making her first run for public office. She attended Hardin County Public Schools and received degrees from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and Eastern Kentucky University. She is a small business owner and works in the automotive recycling industry.
Republican
Shepherdsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$43,762.48
Available Cash
$41,962.48
Notes
Russell Webber entered the House of Representatives in 2013, and is running for reelection. He is self-employed and graduated from the University of Kentucky. He authoried the new law reducing the number of weeks Kentuckians can receive unemployment benefits.
Republican
Brandenburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$3,000
Available Cash
$3,000
Notes
Nancy Tate is running for a third term in the state House of Representatives. She worked for UPS and earned a master's degree from the George Washington University. She authored Kentucky's "omnibus" abortion law that makes it harder for minors to get the procedure and creates new reporting requirements.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$23,731.16
Available Cash
$16,326.84
Notes
Bauman works at Lubrizol Corporation, a specialty chemical company. On his website, he says he is a "strong believer in individual liberty and limited constitutional government." He says he supports increasing the number of police. "We are at a tipping point with crime at record levels in Southwest Jefferson County, we must take action now to stabilize and take back control of our neighborhoods and communities," he said.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$43,410
Available Cash
$41,210
Notes
Miller is a retired teacher and principal first elected to the House in 1998.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$31,886.02
Available Cash
$28,704.23
Notes
Elected in 1996, Bratcher is the chair of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. He sponsored the 2017 “blue lives matter” law that boosts protest-related charges. He also sponsored the 2020 law that automatically expunges court records of acquittals and dismissals. Bratcher is currently running unopposed after the Democratic nominee was disqualified. Democrat Ann Sermersheim has sued to be added to the ballot.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Grossberg is a real estage agent and former Jefferson County commissioner. He is running unopposed.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$38,623.17
Available Cash
$26,100.38
Notes
Witten is a first-time candidate. She currently works for Consolidated Electrical Distributors as a lighting and energy specialist. On her campaign website, Witten says she wants to eliminate unecessary regulations, support "school choice" and fight against so-called "critical race theory." Notable endorsements include Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, the National Rifle Association and Kentucky Right to Life.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$29,628.93
Available Cash
$24,569.55
Notes
Foster was a career educational support employee with Jefferson County Public Schools for 27 years and is on the board of AFSCME Council 962, a union that represents many of JCPS's classified workers. She’s endorsed by the Kentucky Education Political Action Committee.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$26,049
Available Cash
$25,846.78
Notes
Bojanowski has been member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2019. She is a certified special education teacher and previously worked as a manager and head coach with Kentucky Gymnastics Academy. Notable endorsements include Kentucky AFL-CIO, United Steel Workers and Kentucky Education Association.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$116,410.22
Available Cash
$113,353.03
Notes
Nemes is an attorney running for reelection for the seat he has held since 2017. He previously worked as director of the Administrative Office of the Courts and chief of staff for the Kentucky Supreme Court. His father is Mike Nemes, a state senator and deputy Labor Cabinet secretary in Gov. Matt Bevin's administration. He currently serves on the House committees on Appropriations and Revenue, Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs and Judiciary. He earned an undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville.
Democrat
Pewee Valley, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$24,727.49
Available Cash
$17,314.73
Notes
Turner is a first-time candidate. She was previously a civil and environmental engineer and worked in real estate and construction management. She graduated from the University of Maryland. Notable endorsements include Planned Parenthood, Kentucky AFL-CIO, and Greater Louisville Central Labor Council.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$11,164.12
Available Cash
$10,731.57
Notes
Stalker is a first-time candidate. She previously worked at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Louisville and as a teacher in early childhood programs at Jewish Community of Louisville and the University of Louisville Early Learning Center. She graduated from Stephens College for Women in Columbia, MO. She has been endorsed by gun safety group Mom Demand Action and Planned Parenthood.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$40,681.40
Available Cash
$38,837.90
Notes
Willner is running for reelection and has been a member of the House since 2019. She is a professor at Bellarmine University and previously worked as executive director of the Kentucky Psychological Association. She served on the Jefferson County Board of Education from 2014-2018 and is a member of the House committees on Education; Health and Family Services and Appropriations and Revenue.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$25,775.76
Available Cash
$22,514.03
Notes
Hodgson is a first-time candidate. He previously worked as operations director for former Gov. Matt Bevin's administration from 2015 to 2019. Notable endorsements include GOP Congressman Thomas Massie, conservative state Rep. Savannah Maddox and Kentucky Right to Life. He is the former president of the Louisville Tea Party and was previously a district chair of the Jefferson County Republican Party. Hodgson worked at UPS from 1984 to 2016.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,504.94
Available Cash
$15,138.65
Notes
Callaway is a first time candidate. She is the treasurer of Beechmont Baptist Church and has been endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life, Kentucky Chamber PAC and the National Rifle Association.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$20,575
Available Cash
$10,441.48
Notes
Donohue was first elected to the House in 2012 and is a member of the chamber's committee's on Education, Local Government and Tourism. Notable endorsements include Better Schools Kentucky, United Autoworkers of America and Greater Louisville Central Labor Council.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$13,872.95
Available Cash
$10,608.42
Notes
Breitenbach is a vice president at The Hill Company/ Turf Ventures, which supplies turf grass for golf courses. On his website, he says he is "fighting for taxpayers and supporting job creators, working to hold the line on taxes and fighting inflation, and fully supporting our police that keeps our communities safe.”
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$32,517.28
Available Cash
$27,076.52
Notes
Roarx is a first-time candidate. She has worked as a legislative aide to Louisville Metro Councilmember Nicole George. Before that, she was an administrative assistant at UPS. She has been endorsed by Better Schools Kentucky, Kentucky Women's Network PAC and Teamsters Local 783 of Louisville.She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 2019.
Republican
Nicholasville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$23,962.25
Available Cash
$23,431.19
Notes
Lockett is a financial advisor first elected to the House in 2021. He serves on the House's Banking and Insurance Committee, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, and Local Government Committee. He's a member of the House's Sportsmen’s Caucus, Pro-Life Caucus, and Central Kentucky Caucus.
Democrat
Nicholasville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Mitchell is a recruiting sales representative for Partnership For Safety Inc., an electronic neighborhood watch program. She previously worked as an insurance agent and semi truck driver.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$35,782.83
Available Cash
$35,724.83
Notes
First elected in 2018, Kulkarni is attorney and founder of Indus Law Firm, which specializes in immigration and employment law. She earned a bachelor's and master's degree in business administration from the University of Louisville and a J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia. Kulkarni co-sponsored Kentucky's new anti-SLAPP law curbing lawsuits that limit free speech.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$22,245
Available Cash
$7,948.76
Notes
McKeehan is a former private school assistant principal and JCPS special education instructor. Notable endorsements include Kentucky Liberty Caucus, State Auditor Mike Harmon and District 29 Rep. Kevin Bratcher. She earned graduate degrees from Kentucky State University and Asbury University
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Raymond was first elected to the House in 2018. She has worked with the Student Success Center at the University of Louisville, Teach for America, the New Leaders Council,and Emerge Kentucky. Notable endorsements include Kentucky AFL-CIO, Better Schools Kentucky and Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth. She founded Get UP Louisville, which advocates for universal pre-k.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$37,187.49
Available Cash
$34,618.17
Notes
Herron was elected during a special election in 2022. Herron previously worked as a policy strategist with the ACLU of Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in sports administration from the University of Louisville and a master's in corrections and juvenile justice studies from Eastern Kentucky University.Notable endorsements include LPAC, C-FAIR and the LGBTQ Victory Fund.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,369.58
Available Cash
$1,806.32
Notes
Stevenson was first elected to the House in 2020. An attorney and 27-year Air Force veteran, she has worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville law school, the Air Force JAG School and as a professional leadership consultant. Notable endorsements include Kentucky AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood and Better Schools Kentucky.
Democrat
Shively, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Chester-Burton is a first-time candidate. She has been the mayor of Shively since 2019 and spent 10 years on the Shively City Council. She is also a teacher at Stuart Elementary School and a director with the Jefferson County Teachers Association.
Republican
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Timoney was first elected to office in 2020 and works as the director of Fayette County Public Schools physical plant services. He has alwso worked as a a teacher, coach and school administrator.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$51,779.92
Available Cash
$50,299.4
Notes
First elected in 2016, Gentry is a real estate entrepreneur and former engineering consultant. He lost an arm in an accident working as an environmental consultant. He has pushed for expanded gambling, legalizing medical cannabis and advocated against anti-labor policies like rolling back workers compensation.
Republican
Campbellsburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
First elected in 2018, Rabourn is an administrator with a local Edward Jones branch office. She is endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life and is part of the so-called "Liberty" wing of the Republican Party. She opposed restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, and argues Republican leaders of the legislature didn't oppose the restrictions enough.
Democrat
Eminence, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$3,050
Available Cash
$1,938.04
Notes
Kimberly Hinkel Browning is a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm before earning a master's in social work from the University of Louisville. She is endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$124,412.77
Available Cash
$82,880.81
Notes
Fleming is a nonprofit executive running for reelection to the seat he has held off-and-on for the last few years. He won the disrict in 2016, but lost in 2018 to Democratic opponent Maria Sorolis. Fleming then regained the seat in 2020. He previously served as Louisville Metro Council District 7 member from 2003 to 2015. He’s endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$19,996
Available Cash
$15,430.32
Notes
Sorolis is an attorney running for the seat she previously held from 2018 until 2020. She has a bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a law degree. from University of Georgia School of Law and is currently working toward a Masters in Public Education at the University of Louisville. She is a member of Restorative Justice Louisville, Emerge Kentucky and is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kentucky.
Republican
Shepherdsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$28,865.65
Available Cash
$26,265.65
Notes
First elected in 2020, Huff works at Huff’s Used Cars and Auto Parts. During this year's legislative session, he shephered the bill ending Kentucky's coronavirus-related state of emergency through the House. He is a member of the Kosair Shrine Club and endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life.
Republican
Bardstown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,824.8
Available Cash
$2,724.8
Notes
Candy Massaroni is an Air Force veteran. She is running for the House seat currently held by Majority Whip Chad McCoy.
Republican
Campbellsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$23,512.39
Available Cash
$22,596.29
Notes
Sarge Pollock is seeking his first full term in the state House. He won a special special election to the seat after the resignation of former House GOP Floor Leader Bam Carney. He graduated from Campbellsville University and works with the Jessie Insurance Agency.
Democrat
Gravel Switch, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$1,200
Available Cash
$95
Notes
Jennifer Wheeler is a career educator in Marion County. She is currently a school nutrition director and previously worked as an assistant principal and classroom teacher.
Republican
Monticello, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Ken Upchurch has served two non-consecutive stints in the state House. He first served from 1999-2010, before returning in 2013 to the present. He is an insurance agent and graduate of Eastern Kentucky University.
Republican
Taylorsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$32,490.56
Available Cash
$31,384.21
Notes
Tipton is a farmer and realtor and has served in the House since 2015. He sponsored the bill helping Kentucky State University cover a $23 million shortfall this year. He also shepherded former Gov. Matt Bevin's pension reform bill during a special session in 2019. He is endorsed this year by Kentucky Right to Life.
Democrat
Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Burley is a pre-kindergarten teacher with a degree in special education from Eastern Kentucky University. He previously unsuccessfully ran for District 53 in 2018 and 2020, and was a candidate in 2014 for Anderson County Fiscal Court. Burly is endorsed by Kentucky State AFL-CIO, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and Moms Demand Action.
Republican
Danville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$20,583.94
Available Cash
$19,558.94
Notes
Daniel Elliott is seeking a fourth term in the state House. He is an attorney with a law degree from the University of Louisville.
Democrat
Danville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Elaine Wilson-Reddy describes herself as a public education advocate and is the president of GEWR Consulting, which strives to work with school districts on creating healthy school cultures. She has a bachelor's degree from Berry College and a law degree from the University of Dayton.
Republican
Harrodsburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$36,906.16
Available Cash
$33,949.77
Notes
Kim King was first elected to the state House in 2010. She is a farmer and fitness trainer, with a degree in wellness management from Eastern Kentucky University.
Republican
Versailles, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$41,376.85
Available Cash
$37,388.77
Notes
First elected in 2020, Fister is a farmer and property manager. He previously worked as a general contractor, but retired. He graduated with a degree in accounting and business from Eastern Kentucky University where he also studied police administration. He previously worked as a deputy jailer in Fayette County. Fister is a member of the Central Kentucky Right to Life board of directors and is chair of the Woodford County Republican Party. His endorsements include Kentucky Right to Life, the National Rifle Association, Commonwealth Policy Center and Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee.
Democrat
Midway, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$68,901.01
Available Cash
$52,204.58
Notes
Vandegrift has been the mayor of Midway, Ky. since 2015. Before that, he served as a Midway council member from 2013 to 2014. He studied English and history at the University of Kentucky and Wittenberg University. He was previously general manager at 815 Prime and Quirk Cafe and Coffee. His endorsements include the Sierra Club Cumberland Chapter, Kentucky State AFL-CIO, Kentucky State United Auto Workers and Kentucky Women's Network.
Republican
Frankfort, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$29,095.9
Available Cash
$15,936.31
Notes
Stratton is an associate professor of economics and finance at Kentucky State University. He previuosly taught at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise for 22 years. He unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2020. He is a member of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and president of the Franklin Center for Innovation board of directors.
Democrat
Frankfort, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$32,256.21
Available Cash
$25,449.1
Notes
Graham is a retired educator first elected to the House in 2002. He's a member of House Democratic leadership, as caucus chair of the minority party. He is the former mayor pro tempore for the city of Frankfort, and served as frankfort commissioner from 1992 to 2000. He holds a master's degree in political science from Ohio State University and taught at Frankfort High School. He has been endorsed by the Kentucky Education Association's politcal action committee.
Republican
Waddy, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$21,301.59
Available Cash
$18,528.4
Notes
Decker is an attorney first elected in 2020. She holds a master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. She is the executive director for Operation Care and co-owns Decker Quality Stock Farm. Her endorsements include Kentucky Right to Life, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Shelby County Kentucky Gun Owners Rights and Constitution Kentucky. Decker sponsored a bill to limit discussions about race during this year's legislative session.
Republican
Prospect, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$10,800
Available Cash
$10,400
Notes
Osborne is a farmer, real estate agent and speaker of the House, a position he’s held since 2018. He’s been a representative for District 59 since 2005. Osborne has a degree in economics and agricultural finance from the University of Kentucky. He’s the owner at Deerfield Farm Racing in Prospect, Ky.. Osborne is endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the National Rifle Association.
Republican
Union, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$5,463.13
Available Cash
$5,084.35
Notes
Proctor is a former speech pathologist who earned a graduate degree from the University of Texas. She has also worked in residential real estate. Proctor’s platform includes support for the Second Amendment, opposing abortion rights and reducing taxes and regulations. She is endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life.
Republican
Dry Ridge, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$26,689.27
Available Cash
$25,684.69
Notes
Maddox is an attorney first elected in 2018. The most vocal member of the so-called "Liberty" wing of Republicans in the legilsature, Maddox is also running for governor in next year's election. She has a bachelor's degree in History and International Relations from Northern Kentucky University. She is the former chair at the Grant County Public Library, a member of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, the Kenton County Republican Women’s Club and the National Rifle Association. Maddox is endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life and the National Rifle Association.
Democrat
Corinth, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Angel is a certified yoga teacher and master gardener. She has worked as an environmental inspector and writer for the Grant County News. Her endorsements include the United Auto Workers Community Action Program, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Kentucky state AFL-CIO. She has a bachelor's degrees in agriculture and journalism.
Republican
Georgetown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$29,418.02
Available Cash
$27,918.02
Notes
Pratt owns a landscaping company and has been in the House since 2016. He has a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Kentucky. According to his website, supports the Second Amendment, abortion restrictions, Kentucky educators, small businesses and government transparency. He’s endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the National Rifle Association.
Republican
Fort Mitchell, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Banta is a retired educator and has been a member of the House since 2019. Banta worked as an administrator for Kenton County Schools and is the former principal of Dixie Heights High School. Banta says she supports the Second Amendment, improvements in education and a continued fight against the opioid crisis. She is endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life.
Republican
Taylor Mill, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$103,344.32
Available Cash
$71,679.32
Notes
Moser is the incumbent candidate for the 64th district, first elected in 2015. She is a registered nurse and served as the director of the Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy from 2014 through 2018. Moser received an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association and is endorsed by the Northern Kentucky Right to Life PAC.
Democrat
Taylor Mill, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Isaacs has not campaigned substantively for the seat. She did not respond to requests for comment.
Republican
Edgewood, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$39,148.85
Available Cash
$26,344.35
Notes
Dietz is an attorney at Dietz Family Law in Edgewood. She has received an endorsement from the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police. One of the main focuses of her campaign is supporting law enforcement and pushing back against calls to “defund the police.”
Democrat
Covington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$76,625.17
Available Cash
$61,977.53
Notes
Wheatley is an incumbent, first elected in 2018. Before that, he worked as a firefighter in Covington for more than 20 years where he served as fire chief from 2005 until 2008. While in office, Wheatley was appointed to several committees and supported bills relating to retirement and first responders. He has received endorsement from several unions, including Covington Professional Firefighters Local 38 and Kentucky United Auto Workers.
Republican
Burlington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$3,477.8
Available Cash
$2,615.59
Notes
Rawlings is an attorney and business owner. According to his website, he aims to address "government overreach" and opposes abortion and "racial divisive content" in schools. He has been endorsed by Northern Kentucky Right to Life and Commonwealth Educational Opportunities.
Democrat
Burlington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$5,849.64
Available Cash
$1,913.71
Notes
Montgomery has worked as a delivery driver for most of his career and has been a Teamster Union representative. He also served in the U.S. Air Force before being honorably discharged. Montgomery has received endorsements from several unions, including Kentucky state AFL-CIO and Teamsters Local 100.
Republican
Wilder, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$3,933.82
Available Cash
$1,410.89
Notes
Gearding works in the data and technology industry. He describes himself as a “Kentucky First, Christian Conservative Republican." His platform includes anti-abortion, pro-Second Amendment sentiments. Gearding says “New York City values" have made their way into the Commonwealth and he aims to change that. Gearding was arrested for multiple domestic allegations in 2018, but charges were dropped after he completed a diversion program.
Democrat
Newport, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$98,819.94
Available Cash
$69,309.46
Notes
Roberts an incumbent first elected in 2020. She serves on the House's Banking and Insurance Committee, Local Government Committee and Tourism and Outdoor Committee. Her platform focuses on improving public education and health resources. Outside the statehouse, Roberts runs a mindfulness space and a brand strategy firm.
Republican
Alexandria, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$35,468.37
Available Cash
$30,340.44
Notes
Clines has worked in the Diocese of Covington’s Catholic school system for most of his career, as a teacher, principal, coach and superintendent. He argued against pandemic safety policies like delaying the start of school and delaying the start of high school sports. Other key issues in Clines’ platform include opposing abortion and limiting government control.
Democrat
Ft. Thomas, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,466
Available Cash
$9,110.94
Notes
Jones is a therapist. On her website, she says she hopes to carry over her listening skills to a legislative career. Her platform includes a focus on supporting public schools, equal pay across gender lines and improving healthcare access. She also says she supports union efforts that have been growing across the state and nation.
Republican
Erlanger, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$10,840.08
Available Cash
$10,080.63
Notes
Doan is an attorney with a history of representing police officers in civil rights cases. He worked in former Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration as general counsel for the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy. He served on Erlanger City Council.
Democrat
Elsmere, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$18,171.76
Available Cash
$13,954.74
Notes
Brown works in the human resources field. According to her campaign website, Brown says she wants to advocate for small business owners, women, children, first responders, public education and healthcare. Her campaign has worked alongside Matt Lehman, who is running against incumbent GOP Congressman Thomas Massie.
Republican
Maysville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,130.99
Available Cash
$15,685.99
Notes
Lawrence is an incumbent first elected in 2020. He serves on the House's Economic Development and Workforce Committee, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee and Small Business and Information Technology Committee. He is a member of the House's Pro Life Caucus and received an endorsement from the Kentucky Right to Life PAC.
Democrat
Germantown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$22,331.66
Available Cash
$12,196.32
Notes
Brannon worked as a nurse before cofounding Sprinkle of Hope, a non-profit that aims to employ adults with disabilities. This work is influenced by Brannon's own experience as a mother of a child with autism. She currently sits on the Kentucky Autism Training Center’s advisory board and is the executive director for the Maysville-Mason County Chamber board. Additionally, Brannon holds positions on the Maysville Rotary Club and Maysville Main Street board.
Republican
Mount Vernon, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$5,894.93
Available Cash
$5,462.1
Notes
First elected in 2020, Bray is the former city administrator for Mount Vernon. He's a member of the House's committees on Health and Family Services, Economic Development and Workforce Investment, and Local Government. He is a member of the Mountain Caucus, Aerospace/Aviation Caucus, Kentucky Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Pro-Life Caucus.
Republican
Paris, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$20,396.49
Available Cash
$20,396.49
Notes
First elected in 2018, Koch serves on the House committees on Agriculture, Elections, Const. Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations. He is a member of the Aerospace/Aviation Caucus, the Kentucky Sportsmen’s Caucus, Pro-Life Caucus and the Central Kentucky Caucus. He is also the co-chair of the Government Contract Review Committee.
Republican
Winchester, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$28,879.55
Available Cash
$27,692.68
Notes
Dotson is a pastor and motivational speaker. He servies on the House committees on Health and Family Services, Natural Resources and Energy, and Small Business and Information Technology. He's a member of House's Pro-Life Caucus and the Central Kentucky Caucus. In 2022, he sponsored a bill to ban transgender girls from participating in girls sports.
Democrat
Winchester, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$15,404.64
Available Cash
$15,404.64
Notes
Adams is an educator and active member of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team. He has taught at Ohio Northern University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and Texas A&M. He has a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University and a graduate degree from San Diego State University.
Republican
Wellington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$39,830.02
Available Cash
$39,830.02
Notes
First elected in 2014, Hale is a pastor and retired Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife employee. He's a member of the House's committees on Appropriations and Revenue, Tourism and Transportation. He has been a longtime critic of attempts to expand gambling in Kentucky.
Democrat
Frenchburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Deskins is a former member of the Menifee County Public School Board. He was removed in 2014 after missing too many consecutive meetings. Deskins says he is "pro-life," in full support of the Second Amendment and running to help stop a war on working people. He says “It’s sad when a majority can vote themselves in an 8% raise and vote to take away public assistance, prevailing wage, unemployment, and vote in Right to Work. These bills take food off the table of working men and women every day.”
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$4,439
Available Cash
$3,837.42
Notes
Burke is an attorney at Micah Legal, which provides services for low-income central Kentuckians. She is a former social worker and two-time former AmeriCorps member. She has been endorsed by AFL-CIO, UAW and Boilermakers Local 40.
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$1,000.54
Available Cash
$1,000.54
Notes
First elected in 1990, Palumbo is the longest serving woman in the General Assembly. She is a community volunteer in Lexington and serves on the House committees on Tourism, Transportation, and Appropriations and Revenue.
Republican
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$999.24
Available Cash
$631.88
Notes
Cunningham is a pastor at Duncan Chapel United Methodist Church. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and is a student at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
First elected in 2014, Brown is the chair of legislature's Black Caucus. He is the vice president of Smith Town Neighborhood Association and served on the Lexington city council from 1994 until 2006. He has been endorsed by Kentucky Women's Network, Optometric PAC, Kentucky American Water PAC, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, Kentucky Education Association and the AFL-CIO
Republican
Falmouth, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$20,398.10
Available Cash
$18,947.21
Notes
Hart was first elected in 2016 is a founding member of Pendleton County's Search and Rescue team. He previously served as a fire lieutenant in the Lexington Fire Department. He is a member of the House committees on Economic Development, Appropriations and Revenue, Agriculture and Education Committees. He is a member of the Northern Kentucky Caucus, Aerospace/Aviation Caucus, Kentucky Sportsmen’s Caucus, Pro-Life Caucus and Central Kentucky Caucus.
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$33,243.68
Available Cash
$27,650.95
Notes
Aull works for UK Healthcare and previously worked as an IT manager for Kentucky's Health Benefit Exchange, Kynect. He also worked in state government for officials including former Gov. Steve Beshear, former state Treasurer Jonathan Miller and former Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson.
Republican
Stanford, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$54,585.23
Available Cash
$44,804.03
Notes
First elected in 2012, Meade is the House speaker pro tempore, one of the top leadership positions in the chamber. He's the managing broker at Lincoln Realty and Auction Company and was the state champion auctioneer in 2008. Meade sponsored an overhaul of Kentucky's adoption system in 2018, giving the state more options to terminate parental rights of negligent parents and reducing barriers for people who want to adopt.
Republican
Richmond, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$23,662.55
Available Cash
$23,512.55
Notes
First elected in 2018, Frazier Gordon is an audiologist and owner of Hear At Your Service in Richmond. She's a member of the House committees on Health and Family Services, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, and Local Government.
Republican
Williamsburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Wilson is an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Whitley County and previously worked as a public defender and prosecutor in McCreary County. He won the reality competition show Survivor: David vs. Goliath in 2018.
Republican
Russell Springs, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$40,563.49
Available Cash
$40,463.49
Notes
First elected in 2020, Branscum is the president of Branscum Construction, a company founded by his father and grandfather. He previously served on Kentucky's State Board of Elections. He co-sponsored Kentucky's new law adding three days of no-excuse early voting.
Republican
Chavies, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$9,788.72
Available Cash
$9,533.72
Notes
First elected in 2016, Fugate is a pastor and former Kentucky State Police trooper. He is a member of the House's committees on Appropriations and Revenue, Natural Resources and Energy, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. In 2022, Fugate sponsored Kentucky's new law increasing penalties for trafficking fentanyl.
Democrat
Rowdy, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Combs is an English and journalism teacher at Perry County Central High School iwth 24 years of experience as an educator. She said she is running to advocate for public education and health care, and wants to see industry and commerce grow in Kentucky.
Republican
Somerset, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$26,164.23
Available Cash
$26,164.23
Notes
Shane Baker is a freshman state representative seeking his second term in Frankfort. He sponsored the "Church Is Essential Act," which allows religious services to proceed in states of emergency.
Democrat
Burnside, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$5,775
Available Cash
$2,649.96
Notes
Vaught is a Pulaski County Public Schools teacher. He has an associate degree from Somerset Community College, a bachelor's from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a graduate degree from the University of the Cumberlands. Vaught says he is running to advocate for "funding our public education system, teaching the truth on tough topics, and universal pre-k."
Republican
Corbin, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,319.46
Available Cash
$15,044.46
Notes
Smith is a self-employed consultant and partner at Willow Creek Farms.
Republican
Middlesboro, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$25,081.65
Available Cash
$24,337.65
Notes
Bowling is the owner of several small businesses, including Danville Drug Company, Bowkirk Medical and Nature Technologies, inc. He has been in the House since 2019. He was the author of Kentucky's "recovery ready" law, which encourages communities to implement drug recovery programs like employment, transportation and support groups.
Democrat
Pineville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Smith is a retired educator, working for 31 years in Bell County Schools. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cumberland College and a master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. In 2016, he petitioned state education officials, calling out a disparity in the number of students in the district's five divisions.
Republican
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$50,688.90
Available Cash
$50,410.80
Notes
Coleman is a business consultant and owner of Coleman Crest Farm. He's a former Wall Street executive but, according to his website, Coleman recently relocated to Lexington and began restoring his family’s farm "to teach aspiring farmers about the profession."
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$35,449.38
Available Cash
$22,348.33
Notes
Stevenson is a nonprofit event planner first elected to the House in 2018. She co-sponsored a bill to require accused animal abusers to pay for housing and upkeep of animals while court cases are pending. She also sponsored a bill requiring hospitals to increase sexual assault nurse examiners in the state.
Republican
McKee, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$9,308.95
Available Cash
$3,918.60
Notes
Truett is the principal at McKee Elementary and owner of Truett Pumpkin Patch. He was first elected to the seat in 2021 during a special election.
Democrat
Campton, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Oliver is an attorney and second-hand clothing buyer/seller.
Republican
London, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Derek Lewis was first elected to the state House in 2018. In 2021, he was found not guilt on DUI charges stemming from the last night of the 2020 legislative session.
Republican
Ravenna, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$10,014.91
Available Cash
$7,033.54
Notes
Wesley is a pastor and Marine veteran first elected in 2020. He has worked as a police chaplain for several departments in the region. During this year's legislative session, Wesley urged people to advocate against transgender rights. He also co-sponsored a bill boosting penalties for trafficking fentanyl.
Democrat
Richmond, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Jackson-Hayes is a coordinator at Brushy Fork Leadership Institute. She has worked for Eastern Kentucy University and the state Justice Cabinet, where she administered a federal grant dealing with law enforcement, prosecutors, domestic violence and rape crisis centers. She is a graduate of Emerge Kentucky, a group that promotes Democratic women running for office.
Republican
Salyersville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$24,198.92
Available Cash
$20,323.92
Notes
Blanton is a retired Kentucky State Police major and pastor first elected to the legislature in 2016. He specialized in drug enforcement and special investigations in Lexington and served as KSP chaplain. Blanton has been a staunch opponent of criminal justice reform measures. He was a co-sponsor of this year's eastern Kentucky flood relief bill.
Republican
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$82,119.51
Available Cash
$73,923.97
Notes
Whalen is the owner of BACK Construction, a remodeling and repair contractor in Lexington. On his website, he describes himself as "a commonsense business man who believes in conservative government and pro-life, pro-freedom values."
Democrat
Lexington, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$12,540.22
Available Cash
$4,729.59
Notes
Swann is a creative, speaker and consultant, running a studio in Lexington focused on fashion and product design. On his website, he says "activism and service" have always been important to him. He helped organize protests in Lexington after the 2014 death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO.
Republican
Elkhorn City, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$23,360
Available Cash
$19,660.01
Notes
Justice is a dentist. On his website, he describes himself as "Christian, pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, tough on crime, morally and fiscally conservative candidate."
Democrat
Whitesburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$43,475.84
Available Cash
$34,525.36
Notes
Hatton is an attorney first elected to the legislature in 2016. She is a frequent orator on the House floor, speaking against measures that tighten public assistance, authorize charter schools and overhaul pension benefits. She sponsored a measure to undo regulations that made it harder to diagnose black lung.
Republican
Prestonsburg, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,477.92
Available Cash
$1,002.92
Notes
Spencer is the owner of InnerCore Global Technologies, an IT firm. On his website, he says he was previously a Democrat, but felt like "the Democrat Party has left us." He now describes himself as a "Trump Republican."
Democrat
Martin, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$29,933.65
Available Cash
$28,546.28
Notes
First elected to the House in 2018, Tackett Laferty is an attorney focusing on motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries family law and social security disability.
Republican
Olive Hill, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$35,695.91
Available Cash
$33,645.91
Notes
Flannery is an attorney and businessman first elected to the House in 2020. He sponsored a law this year making it easier for police to get warrants to draw blood in suspected DUI cases.
Republican
Van Lear, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$21,117.41
Available Cash
$21,117.41
Notes
McCool is a retired high school and college teacher first elected to the legislature in 2018. He previously worked as an administrator at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. He co-sonspored a bipartisan bill allowing students to have excused absences for mental health reasons.
Republican
Russell, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$57,886.10
Available Cash
$54,457.79
Notes
Bentley is a pharmacist first elected to the legislature in 2016. On his website, he says he believes in "strengthening states’ rights, fiscal accountability, small government and a free market economy." Bentley drew fire this year for making bizarre comments about Jewish women on the House floor. He later apologized.
Republican
Morehead, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$17,196.14
Available Cash
$9,573.63
Notes
White the owner of Richard White Wood Products first elected to the House during a special election in 2020. He was hospitalized earlier this year after a collapse during a meeting with other lawmakers.
Democrat
Morehead, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$18,530.46
Available Cash
$14,379.42
Notes
Anderson is a vice president at First National Bank of Grayson, Morehead branch. According to his website, he wants to focus on shoring up the public education system and "bringing new, good-paying jobs to our community so that working families and young adults can work and live close to home if they choose."
Republican
Ashland, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,900
Available Cash
$6,315.20
Notes
First elected in 2020, Sharp is a pilot and retired special agent from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, the Army's main law enforcement agency. He also taught law enforcement technology at Ohio University Southern.