Chris Freeland
Candidate for State Representative, 6th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Benton
State representative for District 6 (Lyon and Marshall counties and part of McCracken County) since 2019; he chairs the House budget review subcommittee on general government. He holds degrees in advertising, history and communication from Murray State University.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored bill opening a first-responder wellness program to rescue squads.In office
HB 277 (2025) was referred to committee.
Report2025 Regular Session HB 277: AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program”
Government & transparency
Sponsored law ending the treasurer's capital residency requirement.In office
HB 456 (2026) also designates an annual Unclaimed Property Week. Signed by the governor April 10, 2026 (Acts Ch. 78).
Report2026 Regular Session HB 456: AN ACT relating to the State Treasurer and unclaimed property.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“remove the requirement that the State Treasurer maintain his or her residency at the seat of government”
All sources (10)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Lyon County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Lyon County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite ballot published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Lyon County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Marshall County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Marshall County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Marshall County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (McCracken County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- McCracken County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite ballot published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · McCracken County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Representative Chris Freeland, member page, Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- 2026 Regular Session HB 456: AN ACT relating to the State Treasurer and unclaimed property.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- 2025 Regular Session HB 277: AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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.