State
State Representative, 39th 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
Ryan StanfordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matt LockettRepublican
- Supports keeping taxes as low as possible.
Public safety
Ryan StanfordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matt LockettRepublican
- Sponsored protections for minors on AI and social media platforms.In office
Education
Ryan StanfordDemocratic
- Opposes vouchers; prioritizes funding public schools.
Matt LockettRepublican
- Voted to create funding for public charter schools.
Economy & jobs
Ryan StanfordDemocratic
- Supports Gov. Beshear's job development and tourism initiatives.
Matt LockettRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ryan StanfordDemocratic
- Pledges to advocate for infrastructure bills for the district.
Matt LockettRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ryan StanfordDemocratic
- Pledges to advocate for expanding health care access.
Matt LockettRepublican
- Supports the Dobbs ruling; describes himself as strongly pro-life.
- Sponsored a SNAP employment and training plan amendment.In office
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