Emily Myers Callaway
Candidate for State Representative, 37th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; former educator
- Lives in
- Louisville
- Campaign website
- emilycallaway.net
State representative for District 37 (parts of Jefferson and Bullitt counties) since 2023 and a former educator at Whitefield Academy. Raised in Louisville's South End, she attended Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
Photo: Official portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports eliminating the state income tax.
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“she's fighting to eliminate the state income tax, so you keep more of what you earn.”
Public safety
Co-sponsored the Safer Kentucky Act's tougher criminal penalties.
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“She was proud to co-sponsor the Safer Kentucky Act - legislation that increased penalties for drug pushers and violent criminals”
Sponsored easing the rehiring of retired police officers.In office
First-listed sponsor of House Bill 213 (2026), which changes city and county programs that rehire retired police officers without employer retirement contributions; signed into law April 10, 2026 (Acts Ch. 73).
ReportRep. Emily Callaway: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General AssemblyGovernment record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 213 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to reemployment of retired police officers.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“to reduce the required service of the officer or sheriff before retirement from 20 years to 15 years”
Education
Supports more parental freedom and choice in education.
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“Emily supports giving parents more freedom and choices in education so they can choose the best education for their child.”
All sources (10)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Bullitt County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Bullitt County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Bullitt 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 (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
- Representative Emily Callaway, member profile (House District 37), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- About | Emily Callaway for State Representative
Campaign website · Emily Callaway for State Representative · emilycallaway.net
- Issues | Emily Callaway for State Representative
Campaign website · Emily Callaway for State Representative · emilycallaway.net
- Rep. Emily Callaway: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- House Bill 213 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to reemployment of retired police officers.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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