State
State Representative, 97th 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.
Public safety
Rebekah D. SkaggsDemocratic
- Pledges to make District 97 communities safer
Bobby W. McCoolRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Rebekah D. SkaggsDemocratic
- Supports fully funding District 97's public schools
Bobby W. McCoolRepublican
- Pledges to protect retired teachers' pensions
Economy & jobs
Rebekah D. SkaggsDemocratic
- Supports helping workers earn a living wage
Bobby W. McCoolRepublican
- Supports keeping rare-earth mining benefits in Eastern Kentucky
Roads & infrastructure
Rebekah D. SkaggsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bobby W. McCoolRepublican
- Pledges to finish U.S. 460 and Martin County water projects
Health & human services
Rebekah D. SkaggsDemocratic
- Supports affordable, quality health care for all residents
Bobby W. McCoolRepublican
- Sponsored bill funding accessibility ramps for disabled veterans' homesIn office
Government & transparency
Rebekah D. SkaggsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bobby W. McCoolRepublican
- Opposes Flock license-plate camera surveillance
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