William Nick Whalen
Candidate for State Representative, 64th District
Background
- Occupation
- Electrician
- Lives in
- Independence
Electrician of about eight years and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers who grew up in Grant County and lives in Independence. Holds a communications degree from Thomas More; first run for office.
Documented positions
Education
Opposes school vouchers; wants public schools funded.
ReportWilliam Whalen (candidate profile, Kentucky House District 64)News coverage · LINK nky · linknky.com
“We need to make sure our public schools are funded.”
Economy & jobs
Supports repealing Kentucky's right-to-work law.
LINK nky's summary of its interview with him.
ReportWilliam Whalen (candidate profile, Kentucky House District 64)News coverage · LINK nky · linknky.com
“One of the key issue Whalen pointed to was reversing Kentucky's right-to-work status”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports greater investment in transportation infrastructure.
ReportWilliam Whalen (candidate profile, Kentucky House District 64)News coverage · LINK nky · linknky.com
“Whalen said he was in favor of greater investments in transportation infrastructure.”
Health & human services
Supports amending, not repealing, certificate of need laws.
ReportWilliam Whalen (candidate profile, Kentucky House District 64)News coverage · LINK nky · linknky.com
“He said he was in favor of amending but not completely revoking medical certificate of need laws.”
All sources (4)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Kenton County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Kenton County Publication Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Kenton County Clerk · kentonkyclerk.gov
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- William Whalen (candidate profile, Kentucky House District 64)
News coverage · LINK nky · linknky.com
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.