Kevin Jackson
Candidate for State Representative, 20th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired educator and coach
- Lives in
- Bowling Green
State representative for District 20 (part of Warren County) since 2023. A retired educator and coach who works with Studle Financial Services, he is a former Warren County Public Schools board member.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored law toughening penalties for assaulting jail health workers.In office
HB 188 (2026) also opens peer support counseling to jailers and correctional officers. Signed by the governor April 3, 2026 (Acts Ch. 28).
Report2026 Regular Session HB 188: AN ACT relating to public safety.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a healthcare provider in a jail”
Education
Proposed a $5 million classroom library grant program.In office
HB 609 (2026) was referred to the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee.
Report2026 Regular Session HB 609: AN ACT relating to classroom libraries and making an appropriation therefor.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“appropriate $5,000,000 from the General Fund to implement the Classroom Library Grant Program”
All sources (6)
- 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 (Warren County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Warren County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Warren County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Representative Kevin Jackson, member page, Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- 2026 Regular Session HB 188: AN ACT relating to public safety.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- 2026 Regular Session HB 609: AN ACT relating to classroom libraries and making an appropriation therefor.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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