Matt Lockett
Candidate for State Representative, 39th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; senior financial advisor
- Lives in
- Nicholasville
- Campaign website
- lockett4ky.com
State representative for District 39 since 2021 and a senior financial advisor at Family Wealth Group; formerly directed divisions of the Kentucky Department of Insurance. Former chair of the Jessamine County Republican Party.
Photo: Official portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping taxes as low as possible.
ReportOn the Issues | Matt Lockett for State RepresentativeCampaign website · Matt Lockett for State Representative · lockett4ky.com
“I am a staunch conservative when it comes to taxation and believe that taxes should remain as low as possible.”
Public safety
Sponsored protections for minors on AI and social media platforms.In office
First-listed of 28 sponsors of House Bill 227 (2026), which would also require the platforms to refine age verification. Its last recorded action was "returned to Judiciary (S)" on April 1, 2026.
ReportRep. Matt Lockett: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General AssemblyGovernment record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 227 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“to protect minors from AI companion platforms and social media platforms using addictive features and predatory data collection”
Education
Voted to create funding for public charter schools.
ReportOn the Issues | Matt Lockett for State RepresentativeCampaign website · Matt Lockett for State Representative · lockett4ky.com
“I voted to expand school choice by creating a funding mechanism for public charter schools.”
Health & human services
Supports the Dobbs ruling; describes himself as strongly pro-life.
ReportOn the Issues | Matt Lockett for State RepresentativeCampaign website · Matt Lockett for State Representative · lockett4ky.com
“I am strongly pro-life and will never waiver from that view.”
Sponsored a SNAP employment and training plan amendment.In office
Sole sponsor of House Bill 781 (2026), signed into law April 8, 2026 (Acts Ch. 58).
ReportRep. Matt Lockett: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General AssemblyGovernment record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 781 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training state plan.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“to promote improved employment outcomes and workforce participation related to healthy workforce habits through public-private partnerships”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matt Lockett on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Fayette County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballots, by Precinct
Election filing · Fayette County Clerk · fayettekyclerk.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
- Representative Matt Lockett, member profile (House District 39), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- About Representative Matt Lockett
Campaign website · Matt Lockett for State Representative · lockett4ky.com
- On the Issues | Matt Lockett for State Representative
Campaign website · Matt Lockett for State Representative · lockett4ky.com
- Rep. Matt Lockett: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- House Bill 227 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- House Bill 781 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training state plan.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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