David Graves
Candidate for State Representative, 56th District
Background
- Occupation
- High school science teacher
- Campaign website
- gravesforky.com
High school science teacher known as "Coach Graves" who has spent more than 30 years in the school system. Raised in Woodford County; holds a degree in police administration and is a former deputy jailer.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports balancing gun rights with sensible regulations and education.
ReportThe Issues | David Graves for KentuckyCampaign website · David Graves for Kentucky · gravesforky.com
“Balancing individual freedoms with sensible regulations and education allows Kentucky to honor its cultural heritage while also working to reduce accidents and misuse.”
Education
Supports fuller school funding, including transportation and SEEK.
ReportThe Issues | David Graves for KentuckyCampaign website · David Graves for Kentucky · gravesforky.com
“We need to help public education to become more fully funded, including transportation, SEEK funding, and other aspects involved with our educational system.”
Economy & jobs
Supports practical farm policy without overregulation of family farms.
ReportThe Issues | David Graves for KentuckyCampaign website · David Graves for Kentucky · gravesforky.com
“investing in infrastructure, research, and risk management—without overregulation that could threaten family farms”
Health & human services
Supports strengthening Kentucky's mental health care system.
ReportThe Issues | David Graves for KentuckyCampaign website · David Graves for Kentucky · gravesforky.com
“Strengthening mental health care is not about partisanship; it is about ensuring that Kentuckians have the support they need”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from David Graves on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Franklin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Franklin County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290; Secretary of State's copy)
Election filing · Franklin 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 (Jessamine County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Jessamine County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Jessamine 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
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Woodford County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Woodford County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Woodford County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Meet David | David Graves for Kentucky
Campaign website · David Graves for Kentucky · gravesforky.com
- The Issues | David Graves for Kentucky
Campaign website · David Graves for Kentucky · gravesforky.com
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