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State Representative, 23rd District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Kentucky laws and the state budget in the Kentucky House of Representatives.

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Steve RileyKentucky Legislative Research Commission

Steve Riley

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; retired educator · Glasgow

The gist

  • Sponsored law streamlining teacher job applications and certification.In office
  • Sponsored bill making third DUIs in 10 years felonies.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Sponsored law streamlining teacher job applications and certification.

    2026 Regular Session HB 727: AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.

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

    “require KEPS to allow a potential applicant to create and submit applications to multiple school districts or public charter schools”
  2. Sponsored bill making third DUIs in 10 years felonies.

    2026 Regular Session HB 857: AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

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

    “a third or subsequent offense within a 10-year period is a Class D felony”

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