The Gist
State Representative, 76th District
Photo of Anne Gay Donworth
Anne Gay DonworthOfficial portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

Anne Gay Donworth

Candidate for State Representative, 76th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; consultant
Lives in
Lexington
Campaign website
annegaydonworth.com

State representative for District 76 in Lexington since 2025. A consultant and former nonprofit executive who is involved with Lexington Habitat for Humanity.

Report

Photo: Official portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports safe gun storage and crisis removal of firearms

    She writes that she supports an individual's right to own guns.

    Anne's Priorities — Anne Donworth for State Representative

    Campaign website · Fund to Elect Anne Gay Donworth · annegaydonworth.com

    “guns must be stored safely, and we should identify a way for loved ones to remove weapons from anyone who is experiencing crisis”
    Report

Education

  • Sponsored bill phasing in preschool for Kentucky 4-year-oldsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 574 (2026): districts would serve 4-year-olds from households at or below 160% of the poverty level through 2033-34, then each eligible child from 2034-35. Referred to the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on Feb. 12, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 574 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to preschool education programs.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “require each local school district to provide preschool to each eligible child”
    Report

Environment & parks

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Sponsored bill creating an advisory redistricting commissionIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 54 (2026); the commission would draft legislative and congressional maps. Referred to the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Jan. 14, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 54 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to election districts.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “establish the Advisory Redistricting Commission, which shall be composed of members appointed by the General Assembly and members of the public at large”
    Report

  • Sponsored bill raising legislative ethics fines to $10,000In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 53 (2026). Referred to the House State Government Committee on Jan. 14, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 53 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “increase the maximum penalty that may be imposed by the Legislative Ethics Commission from $2,000 to $10,000”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Anne Gay Donworth on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.