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State Representative, 95th 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.

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Tanner Hesterberg

Republican

Attorney

The gist

Pledges to support coal miners and the coal industry
Pledges to fight to eliminate the state income tax
Opposes abortion, describing himself as pro-life
Supports gun rights, describing himself as pro-gun
Pledges the district a seat in Frankfort's GOP supermajority

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Pledges to support coal miners and the coal industry
Issues | Tanner for KY
Campaign website · Tanner Hesterberg for State Representative · tannerforky.com
“Tanner will support our coal miners and fight the liberals in Frankfort who try to destroy our coal industry.”
Pledges to fight to eliminate the state income tax
Issues | Tanner for KY
Campaign website · Tanner Hesterberg for State Representative · tannerforky.com
“He'll fight to eliminate the state income tax, so you keep more of what you earn.”
Opposes abortion, describing himself as pro-life
Issues | Tanner for KY
Campaign website · Tanner Hesterberg for State Representative · tannerforky.com
“Tanner is a Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Family Republican.”
Supports gun rights, describing himself as pro-gun
Issues | Tanner for KY
Campaign website · Tanner Hesterberg for State Representative · tannerforky.com
“Tanner is a Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Family Republican.”
Pledges the district a seat in Frankfort's GOP supermajority
Hesterberg elected Republican nominee for 95th state House District
News coverage · Appalachian News-Express · news-expressky.com
“secure this district a seat at the table in the Frankfort super majority”

Johnny Ray Turner

Democratic

The gist

Pledges to work across the aisle with the Republican supermajority
Pledges to preserve the district's hospitals and health network
Supports investing in public schools, students and teachers
Pledges to make a strong workforce a top priority

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Pledges to work across the aisle with the Republican supermajority
Former Sen. Turner files for 95th District state House
News coverage · Floyd County Chronicle & Times · floydct.com
“I always have been able to work across the aisle and feel that's been one of my best attributes”
Pledges to preserve the district's hospitals and health network
Johnny Ray Turner for State Representative 95th District (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Facebook · facebook.com
“I am committed to preserving our vital healthcare network in the 95th District”
Supports investing in public schools, students and teachers
Johnny Ray Turner for State Representative 95th District (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Facebook · facebook.com
“I have always and will continue to put our students, teachers and school personnel first!”
Pledges to make a strong workforce a top priority
Johnny Ray Turner for State Representative 95th District (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Facebook · facebook.com
“As your state representative, a strong work force will be a top priority!”

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