State Representative, 50th District · Kentucky 2026 General Election

J. D. Netherton

Democratic

Nelson County

The gist

Pledges to fight for access to needed doctors.
Supports investing in water service and internet access.
Supports raising teacher pay and improving schools.
Supports investing in cleaner, safer energy sources.

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Pledges to fight for access to needed doctors.
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Campaign website · JD Netherton for Kentucky · jdforky.org
“JD will fight for your right and simple liberty to see the doctor you need.”
Supports investing in water service and internet access.
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Campaign website · JD Netherton for Kentucky · jdforky.org
“Kentucky needs better investment in infrastructure. There are still folks here that don't have running water.”
Supports raising teacher pay and improving schools.
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Campaign website · JD Netherton for Kentucky · jdforky.org
“We need to improve the quality of our schools. Our teachers deserve a raise!”
Supports investing in cleaner, safer energy sources.
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Campaign website · JD Netherton for Kentucky · jdforky.org
“We need to invest in cleaner and safer energy sources, not just for the environment, but the jobs and innovation”

Candy Massaroni

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; U.S. Air Force retiree · Bardstown

The gist

Supports lower taxes and less overall spending.
Supports smaller government and less taxation.
Pledges to protect individual freedoms and privacy.
Sponsored a property tax exemption for seniors and disabled veterans.In office
Sponsored letting homeowners opt out of utility smart meters.In office

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

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Supports lower taxes and less overall spending.
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Campaign website · Elect Candy Massaroni · candy50.com
“Lower taxes and less overall spending”
Supports smaller government and less taxation.
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Campaign website · Elect Candy Massaroni · candy50.com
“As a liberty-minded individual, I believe in smaller government, less taxation, pro-life policies, the 2nd Amendment, and American-first values.”
Pledges to protect individual freedoms and privacy.
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“Protecting individual freedoms and privacy”
Sponsored a property tax exemption for seniors and disabled veterans.
Rep. Candy Massaroni: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 877 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT proposing to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to exempting property from taxation.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“to exempt property owned by seniors who are 65 years of age or older”
Sponsored letting homeowners opt out of utility smart meters.
Rep. Candy Massaroni: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 876 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to smart meters.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“allow a customer of utility that provides electric, gas, water, or sewer services to opt out of having a smart meter installed”