State
State Senator, 8th 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.
Taxes & budget
Vicki QuisenberryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary M. BoswellRepublican
- Pledges lower taxes, fewer regulations and less wasteful spending.
- Sponsored bill requiring votes on local tax hikes above 4%.
Education
Vicki QuisenberryDemocratic
- Supports Pre-K for all Kentucky children.
Gary M. BoswellRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Vicki QuisenberryDemocratic
- Supports small businesses and new economic development ideas.
Gary M. BoswellRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Vicki QuisenberryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary M. BoswellRepublican
- Sponsored law exempting private ponds from state fishing limits.In office
Health & human services
Vicki QuisenberryDemocratic
- Supports protecting health care as a human right.
Gary M. BoswellRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Vicki QuisenberryDemocratic
- Pledges county advisory panels to shape her policy work.
Gary M. BoswellRepublican
- Sponsored law expanding county control over library board appointments.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.