Jared A. Bauman
Candidate for State Representative, 28th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; operational excellence manager
- Lives in
- Louisville
- Campaign website
- votejaredbauman.com
State representative for District 28 (part of Jefferson County) since 2023 and vice chair of the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee. A global operational excellence manager at a specialty chemical company.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports eliminating the state income tax.
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“I will continue to support the effort to eliminate the Kentucky state income tax.”
Public safety
Sponsored the 2024 Safer Kentucky Act.
HB 5 (2024) enhanced sentencing for repeat violent felons, among other changes; the governor vetoed it and the General Assembly overrode the veto (Acts Ch. 174).
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“I sponsored and passed HB5, also known as the Safer KY Act, in 2024.”
2024 Regular Session HB 5: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“enhance sentencing for a person convicted of a third violent felony”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes Public Service Commission oversight of MSD rates.
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“I plan to put forward policy moving MSD under the KY Public Service Commission to provide oversight and regulation”
Government & transparency
Supports term limits for Kentucky elected officials.
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“I support term limits for elected officials in Kentucky.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jared A. Bauman on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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 Jared Bauman, member page, Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- Key Issues — Vote Jared Bauman for State House
Campaign website · Jared Bauman for State House · votejaredbauman.com
- 2024 Regular Session HB 5: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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