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State Representative, 24th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Kentucky laws and the state budget in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
Johnny PenningtonDemocratic
- Opposes decades-long tax exemptions for data centers.
Ryan Dale BivensRepublican
- Supports eliminating the state income tax.
Public safety
Johnny PenningtonDemocratic
- Opposes Flock license-plate cameras without a judge's warrant.
Ryan Dale BivensRepublican
- Supports gun rights and tough-on-crime policies; opposes abortion.
Education
Johnny PenningtonDemocratic
- Opposes underfunding schools in ways that force local tax hikes.
Ryan Dale BivensRepublican
- Sponsored bill reimbursing schools for Kentucky-grown meals.In office
Economy & jobs
Johnny PenningtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ryan Dale BivensRepublican
- Sponsored law leaving livestock health decisions to farmers.In office
Government & transparency
Johnny PenningtonDemocratic
- Pledges community committees in each county and full transparency.
Ryan Dale BivensRepublican
No documented position found.
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