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State Senator, 10th District
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Matt Deneen

Candidate for State Senator, 10th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator; property business owner
Lives in
Elizabethtown
Campaign website
deneenkysenate.com

State senator for District 10 (Hardin County and part of Jefferson County) since 2023; he chairs the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee. A former educator, coach and school administrator and a two-term Elizabethtown city council member, he owns Deneen Properties LLC.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored bill requiring VA accreditation for paid veterans' benefits help.In office

    SB 15 (2026), the Veterans' Benefits Accreditation Act; referred to committee.

    2026 Regular Session SB 15: AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “require any person seeking compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits to be accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs”
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  • Sponsored bill extending line-of-duty death benefits to rescue squads.In office

    SB 47 (2026) passed the Senate and went to the House Committee on Committees.

    2026 Regular Session SB 47: AN ACT relating to in the line of duty death benefits.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “expand eligibility for in the line of duty death benefits to rescue squad personnel”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports limited government and upholding the Bill of Rights.

    Matt Deneen, Kentucky State Senate 10th District

    Campaign website · Matt Deneen · deneenkysenate.com

    “My focus is on limited government, fostering positive partnerships, upholding the Bill of Rights, and safeguarding our constitution.”
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  • Sponsored bill giving state employees paid maternity leave.In office

    SB 14 (2026) would allow up to 30 days of paid leave for the birth of a child; it was referred to committee and did not advance.

    2026 Regular Session SB 14: AN ACT relating to paid maternity leave for state employees.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “permit a qualifying employee paid leave of absence of up to 30 days for the birth of a child”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matt Deneen on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

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