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State Representative, 80th District

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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.

Public safety

  • Mary RussellDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David MeadeRepublican

    • Sponsored bill charging sex offender registrants an annual feeIn office

Economy & jobs

  • Mary RussellDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David MeadeRepublican

    • Sponsored income tax credit for alternative jet fuel producersIn office

Health & human services

  • Mary RussellDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David MeadeRepublican

    • Sponsored law checking foster children's federal benefit eligibilityIn office

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