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State Representative, 70th 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

Mike Fisher

Republican

Logistics manager, 3M (Cynthiana) · Cynthiana

The gist

Pledges to weigh bills' real-world impact and spend wisely
Supports better medical care access for veterans and seniors
Supports empowering communities over heavy regulation
Supports government backing for local nonprofits and volunteers

More about Mike

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Pledges to weigh bills' real-world impact and spend wisely
Mike Fisher Announces Candidacy for Kentucky State Representative in the 70th District — I Like Mike Fisher
Campaign website · Mike Fisher for State Representative · ilikemikeky.com
“evaluating legislation for its real-world impact and ensuring our tax dollars are spent wisely”
Supports better medical care access for veterans and seniors
Mike Fisher Announces Candidacy for Kentucky State Representative in the 70th District — I Like Mike Fisher
Campaign website · Mike Fisher for State Representative · ilikemikeky.com
“Our veterans and seniors deserve better access to medical care, financial support, and respect”
Supports empowering communities over heavy regulation
Mike Fisher Announces Candidacy for Kentucky State Representative in the 70th District — I Like Mike Fisher
Campaign website · Mike Fisher for State Representative · ilikemikeky.com
“I believe in empowering communities, not regulating them out of existence”
Supports government backing for local nonprofits and volunteers
Mike Fisher Announces Candidacy for Kentucky State Representative in the 70th District — I Like Mike Fisher
Campaign website · Mike Fisher for State Representative · ilikemikeky.com
“Our government should support the work of local nonprofits and volunteers who fill the gaps where government falls short.”

Charlotte Harris

Democratic

Retired orthopedic surgeon · Maysville

The gist

Supports replacing the minimum wage with a living wage
Supports investing in water, electric and broadband infrastructure
Supports expanding housing options for those most in need
Supports expanded Medicaid and banning pre-existing condition exclusions
Pledges to reach across the aisle as a moderate Democrat

More about Charlotte

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Supports replacing the minimum wage with a living wage
Dr. Charlotte for Kentucky State Representative — Meet Dr. Charlotte
Campaign website · Campaign Fund for Dr. Charlotte Harris · drcharlotte4kyrep.com
“Minimum wage should be replaced with a living wage which is $19 - $20/hour in our district. … Raise minimum wage to a living wage”
Supports investing in water, electric and broadband infrastructure
Dr. Charlotte for Kentucky State Representative — Meet Dr. Charlotte
Campaign website · Campaign Fund for Dr. Charlotte Harris · drcharlotte4kyrep.com
“Invest in infrastructure, including water, electric and broadband”
Supports expanding housing options for those most in need
Dr. Charlotte for Kentucky State Representative — Meet Dr. Charlotte
Campaign website · Campaign Fund for Dr. Charlotte Harris · drcharlotte4kyrep.com
“Expand housing options for the groups that need it most”
Supports expanded Medicaid and banning pre-existing condition exclusions
Dr. Charlotte for Kentucky State Representative — Meet Dr. Charlotte
Campaign website · Campaign Fund for Dr. Charlotte Harris · drcharlotte4kyrep.com
“Support expanded Medicaid services and improve plan availability … Ban pre-existing condition exclusions … Keep rural hospitals open so families can get care close to home”
Pledges to reach across the aisle as a moderate Democrat
Dr. Charlotte for Kentucky State Representative — Meet Dr. Charlotte
Campaign website · Campaign Fund for Dr. Charlotte Harris · drcharlotte4kyrep.com
“I am a moderate Democrat committed to reaching across the aisle.”

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