Shauna Rudd responds: I’m the best candidate because I understand needs of 6th District

Congratulations to Mr. Cravens for the Herald-Leader’s endorsement! Should he win the primary, he has my full support. Mr. Cravens and I share many values, including housing policy, Medicare for All, and reproductive choice.

However, I believe I’m the stronger candidate to challenge Barr in the general. My upbringing in rural Breathitt County and my years as a social worker/therapist have given a deep understanding of the diverse needs of the people in our district. This experience shapes my approach to key issues, informs my empathy for the people of the 6th, and invests me with a truly bipartisan perspective. My campaign focuses on the entire district, not just urban areas. This is essential to defeat Barr. I’ve debated, campaigned, and fundraised all across the district, demonstrating commitment to all constituents. This creates grassroots support, reflected in the many donors and volunteers, and has allowed me to run a well-resourced campaign. Powerful community support was the reason I was the only candidate to appear on KET.

The endorsement of Mr. Cravens highlighted our shared stance on ending military funding and weapons transfers to the conflict in Gaza. This represents all of the Democratic candidates for the seat and a majority within the district. The only question is who’s the best to carry this message from Kentucky to Washington. I’m the strongest choice to do this. I can defeat Andy Barr, bridge partisan divides, and help lead our district and our nation into a more peaceful and prosperous future.

Shauna Rudd is a candidate in the Democratic primary for the 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

This story was originally published May 17, 2024 at 8:55 AM.