Christopher Gatrost
Candidate for State Senator, 10th District
Background
Democratic candidate for State Senate in District 10 (Hardin County and part of Jefferson County). His campaign Facebook page says he is running to give voters a greater voice in the Senate.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports improving quality of life over criminalization to cut crime.
ReportChristopher Gatrost for Kentucky (campaign Facebook page)Candidate social media · Christopher Gatrost for Kentucky · facebook.com
“Improving the quality of life will lower crime. Constant criminalization isn’t the way to better society.”
Housing
Opposes laws criminalizing homelessness.
ReportChristopher Gatrost for Kentucky (campaign Facebook page)Candidate social media · Christopher Gatrost for Kentucky · facebook.com
“Being homeless should not be illegal.”
Economy & jobs
Supports a living wage for low-wage workers.
In a campaign post describing Oregon's statewide fair workweek law (advance schedule notice, predictability pay, a right to rest between shifts).
ReportChristopher Gatrost for Kentucky (campaign Facebook page)Candidate social media · Christopher Gatrost for Kentucky · facebook.com
“They should also be making a living wage.”
Environment & parks
Opposes hyperscale data centers, citing environmental harm.
ReportChristopher Gatrost for Kentucky (campaign Facebook page)Candidate social media · Christopher Gatrost for Kentucky · facebook.com
“hyperscale Data Centers can cause a negative impact on our environment and our children’s futures”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Christopher Gatrost on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Hardin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- 2026 General Composite Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Hardin County Clerk · hccoky.org
- 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
- Christopher Gatrost for Kentucky (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Christopher Gatrost for Kentucky · facebook.com
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