Currently holds the office of Kentucky House of Representatives - District 79 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives - District 79 in 2026 Kentucky General Election.
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Get StartedAccess to affordable, high-quality health care should be a right for all Kentuckians. That’s not just the ability to see a doctor when you feel sick, but also the ability to afford necessary prescription medications, preventative care visits, and access to reproductive health care for women. Learn more
We should not only expand voting hours on Election Day, we need no-excuse early voting for mail-in and drop off ballots. Learn more
Beyond fair wages and worker protections, Chad also emphasizes the importance of building on Governor Beshear’s successful efforts to attract new businesses to Kentucky. He understands that new industries bring good-paying, high-quality job opportunities for all Kentuckians, fostering economic growth and prosperity across the Commonwealth. Learn more
We must also look for ways to expand access to high-quality early childhood care and education opportunities, like Universal Pre-K. Studies consistently show that investments in early childhood learning pay immense dividends as children develop, making it essential that we get students started on the right track from the very beginning. Learn more
I stand with Governor Beshear in his call to give all school employees an 11% pay raise. A budget surplus coupled with an all time record amount in the rainy day fund means Kentucky has the opportunity to give our educators a raise now. Learn more
He strongly supports new solar energy efforts emerging across the state. Learn more
We also need to protect our green spaces in our local neighborhoods. When Kentucky Utilities began cutting down trees in Lexington. Learn more
Chad firmly believes that access to affordable, high-quality healthcare should be a right for all Kentuckians. This extends beyond just seeing a doctor when you’re sick; it includes the ability to afford necessary prescription medications, preventative care visits, and access to reproductive healthcare for women. Learn more
Kentucky’s expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a tremendous success, and Chad believes we need to ensure its continuation by writing it into law, making Kynect a permanent clearinghouse for health plans and other government services. Learn more
Our tax system does and can have incredible impacts on working families, and we should reform it in ways that lift up the least advantaged. In addition to ensuring low-income Kentuckians do not have an unfair tax burden, we need to ensure high-income Kentuckians and businesses are paying their fair share. Learn more
Additionally, he advocates for the repeal of the “Right to Work” law and other anti-worker legislation that restricts the ability of individuals to organize and collectively bargain. Learn more
The minimum wage in Kentucky is 7.25. Working at that hourly rate leaves a full-time worker well below the poverty line in Kentucky – a fact that is completely unacceptable. We must pass legislation that will increase the minimum wage to 15 an hour, with limited exceptions. Learn more
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