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State Representative, 6th 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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Chris FreelandKentucky Legislative Research Commission

Chris Freeland

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · Benton

The gist

  • Sponsored law ending the treasurer's capital residency requirement.In office
  • Sponsored bill opening a first-responder wellness program to rescue squads.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 ending the treasurer's capital residency requirement.

    2026 Regular Session HB 456: AN ACT relating to the State Treasurer and unclaimed property.

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

    “remove the requirement that the State Treasurer maintain his or her residency at the seat of government”
  2. Sponsored bill opening a first-responder wellness program to rescue squads.

    2025 Regular Session HB 277: AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.

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

    “allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program”

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