Kentucky’s lawmaking session has begun. Here’s how to find your state representative
The 2023 legislative session is officially underway in Kentucky, and while it’s only 30 days long this year, lawmakers could hold votes on top issues like income tax cuts, sports betting and medical marijuana.
As a constituent, you can help shape those votes by contacting your representative and making your voice heard. You may have a new representative or it could be your first time reaching out to your legislator about a particular issue.
Whatever the reason, you might be wondering how to get in touch with your lawmakers.
To get started, you can visit the Kentucky General Assembly’s website and use the Find Your Legislator tool to determine who represents you by entering your home address.
For another look of which state lawmakers represent which counties, you can check out maps from the Legislative Research Commission. (If you’re interested in federal representation, congress.gov has a similar tool that enables you to locate your U.S. senator and house representative.)
To follow the latest updates on legislation that interests you, there’s also the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission’s Bill Watch service.
Here’s a look at Kentucky state representatives and senators representing all or parts of Fayette County.
Fayette County state senators and representatives
Note: Several of these senators and representatives have districts serving parts of Fayette County.
Senators by district:
Senate District 12: Amanda Mays Bledsoe, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: amanda.maysbledsoe@lrc.ky.gov.
Senate District 13: Reginald Thomas, D. Phone number: 502-564-2470. Email: Reginald.Thomas@lrc.ky.gov.
Senate District 17: Damon Thayer, R. Phone number: 502-564-2450. Email: Damon.Thayer@lrc.ky.gov.
Senate District 22: Donald Douglas, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Donald.Douglas@lrc.ky.gov.
Senate District 27: Stephen West, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Steve.West@lrc.ky.gov
Senate District 28: Ralph Alvarado, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Ralph.Alvarado@lrc.ky.gov.
Senate District 34: Jared Carpenter, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Jared.Carpenter@lrc.ky.gov.
House representatives by district:
House District 39: Matt Lockett, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Matt.Lockett@lrc.ky.gov.
House District 45: Killian Timoney, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Killian.Timoney@lrc.ky.gov.
House District 73: Ryan Dotson, R. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Home phone: 859-771-3014 Email: Ryan.Dotson@lrc.ky.gov
House District 75: Lindsey Burke, D. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Lindsey.Burke@lrc.ky.gov
House District 76: Ruth Ann Palumbo, D. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Home phone: 859-299-2597. Email: RuthAnn.Palumbo@lrc.ky.gov
House District 77: George Brown Jr., D. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Home phone: 859-312-7513. Email: George.Brown@lrc.ky.gov
House District 79: Chad Aull, D. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: chad.aull@lrc.ky.gov
House District 88: Cherlynn Stevenson, D. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: Cherlynn.Stevenson@lrc.ky.gov
House District 93: Lamin Swann, D. Phone number: 502-564-8100. Email: lamin.swann@lrc.ky.gov
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