Bret Shultz
Candidate for State Representative, 35th District
Background
- Occupation
- Account manager, long- and short-term care
Account manager in long- and short-term care. In his Courier Journal survey he cites involvement in government and politics in several states since 1993 and years of training and racing horses.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports lower property taxes for his constituents.
He names property taxes and Kentucky's education ranking as the state's two biggest issues.
ReportMeet Louisville-area candidates running for KY state representative (candidate survey, 2026 primary)Candidate questionnaire · Courier Journal · Apr 16, 2026 · courier-journal.com
“I would lobby to Congress for my constituents for lower property taxes”
Education
Supports overhauling Kentucky's education system.
ReportMeet Louisville-area candidates running for KY state representative (candidate survey, 2026 primary)Candidate questionnaire · Courier Journal · Apr 16, 2026 · courier-journal.com
“an overhaul of the education system for improvements in learning and childhood development”
Government & transparency
Pledges to hold community meetings on district needs.
ReportMeet Louisville-area candidates running for KY state representative (candidate survey, 2026 primary)Candidate questionnaire · Courier Journal · Apr 16, 2026 · courier-journal.com
“I would ensure community meetings are held and that all feedback is given due consideration.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bret Shultz on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Jefferson County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Meet Louisville-area candidates running for KY state representative (candidate survey, 2026 primary)
Candidate questionnaire · Courier Journal · Apr 16, 2026 · courier-journal.com
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