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State Senator, 34th 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.
Education
Jessica D. McIntoshDemocratic
- Proposes one statewide transparency standard for school districts.
Jared K. CarpenterRepublican
- Supported budget raising per-pupil school funding 2 percent.In office
Housing
Jessica D. McIntoshDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jared K. CarpenterRepublican
- Co-sponsored law protecting homeowners from fraudulent contractors.In office
Economy & jobs
Jessica D. McIntoshDemocratic
- Supports giving classified school employees a meaningful voice.
- Opposes shifting development risks onto taxpayers.
Jared K. CarpenterRepublican
- Sponsored law allowing declared animal health emergencies.In office
- Led Senate passage of limits on public insurance adjusters.In office
Government & transparency
Jessica D. McIntoshDemocratic
- Opposes finalizing major public decisions behind closed doors.
Jared K. CarpenterRepublican
No documented position found.
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