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State Senator, 10th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Kentucky laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.
Public safety
Christopher GatrostDemocratic
- Supports improving quality of life over criminalization to cut crime.
Matt DeneenRepublican
- Sponsored bill requiring VA accreditation for paid veterans' benefits help.In office
- Sponsored bill extending line-of-duty death benefits to rescue squads.In office
Housing
Christopher GatrostDemocratic
- Opposes laws criminalizing homelessness.
Matt DeneenRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Christopher GatrostDemocratic
- Supports a living wage for low-wage workers.
Matt DeneenRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Christopher GatrostDemocratic
- Opposes hyperscale data centers, citing environmental harm.
Matt DeneenRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Christopher GatrostDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matt DeneenRepublican
- Supports limited government and upholding the Bill of Rights.
- Sponsored bill giving state employees paid maternity leave.In office
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