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State Representative, 67th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Terry Hatton

Republican

Small business owner (VSP Management); Army veteran · Bellevue

The gist

Pledges to fight to lower Kentucky's income tax
Supports investing in District 67 roads, bridges and utilities
Supports health care, housing and job help for veterans
Supports school resources and parental rights in education
Supports fighting drug trafficking and expanding addiction treatment
Pledges to ease regulatory burdens on small businesses

More about Terry

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Pledges to fight to lower Kentucky's income tax
Issues — Terry Hatton for State Representative
Campaign website · Terry Hatton for State Representative · hattonforky.com
“Terry will fight to lower Kentucky's state income tax, keep our economy competitive, and help keep more money in your pocket.”
Supports investing in District 67 roads, bridges and utilities
Issues — Terry Hatton for State Representative
Campaign website · Terry Hatton for State Representative · hattonforky.com
“Terry will support investments in roads, bridges, and utilities that keep House District 67 moving forward.”
Supports health care, housing and job help for veterans
Issues — Terry Hatton for State Representative
Campaign website · Terry Hatton for State Representative · hattonforky.com
“He believes veterans should have access to quality healthcare, mental health services, employment opportunities, housing assistance, and support for their families.”
Supports school resources and parental rights in education
Issues — Terry Hatton for State Representative
Campaign website · Terry Hatton for State Representative · hattonforky.com
“ensure our schools have the resources they need to thrive, and protect parental rights in their children's education”
Supports fighting drug trafficking and expanding addiction treatment
Issues — Terry Hatton for State Representative
Campaign website · Terry Hatton for State Representative · hattonforky.com
“Terry will support efforts to combat the flow of illegal drugs into our communities and work to stop the trafficking of drugs across the river. … Terry will also work to expand access to treatment and recovery programs”
Pledges to ease regulatory burdens on small businesses
Issues — Terry Hatton for State Representative
Campaign website · Terry Hatton for State Representative · hattonforky.com
“Terry will be a friend to small businesses and a leader in addressing the challenges they face, rather than adding to them. … many small business owners face challenges from government regulations and red tape”

Matthew Lehman

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative; medical research and development · Newport

The gist

Supports teacher raises and investment in pre-K and child care
Supports wider access to dental, mental health and addiction care
Supports restoring reproductive rights limited by Kentucky's abortion ban
Supports more investment in Northern Kentucky infrastructure
Sponsored bill requiring free menstrual products in schoolsIn office
Sponsored bill to restore older pension tier for hazardous-duty workersIn office

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

More about Matthew

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Supports teacher raises and investment in pre-K and child care
Matt On The Issues — Matt Lehman for State Representative HD67
Campaign website · Citizens for Matthew Lehman · lehman4kentucky.org
“He will work to secure raises for public school teachers and he will push to invest in pre-K and childcare for Kentucky's families.”
Supports wider access to dental, mental health and addiction care
Matt On The Issues — Matt Lehman for State Representative HD67
Campaign website · Citizens for Matthew Lehman · lehman4kentucky.org
“Matt will work to improve access for all Kentuckians to quality health care, including dental, vision, mental health, and addiction treatment.”
Supports restoring reproductive rights limited by Kentucky's abortion ban
Matt On The Issues — Matt Lehman for State Representative HD67
Campaign website · Citizens for Matthew Lehman · lehman4kentucky.org
“Matt will advocate for comprehensive reproductive healthcare for all.”
Supports more investment in Northern Kentucky infrastructure
Matt On The Issues — Matt Lehman for State Representative HD67
Campaign website · Citizens for Matthew Lehman · lehman4kentucky.org
“Matt is a strong advocate for investing in critical Northern Kentucky infrastructure.”
Sponsored bill requiring free menstrual products in schools
HB 40 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products to elementary and secondary students.
Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“require each public school and public charter school that includes any of grades 4 through 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students”
Sponsored bill to restore older pension tier for hazardous-duty workers
HB 901 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to retirement benefits for employees participating in hazardous positions in the County Employees Retirement System.
Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“allow employers participating in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) to make a one-time election to offer members who work in hazardous positions”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.