Currently holds the office of Kentucky House of Representatives - District 11 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives - District 11 in 2026 Kentucky Primary Election.
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Get StartedKentuckians should be able to feel safe in their day to day lives. This is why J.T. Supports our law-enforcement and supports legislation that is tough on crime and illegal drugs. Kentucky children should be taught at an early age how to avoid being trapped in drug use, and J.T. Will work hard to stop drug traffickers in their tracks. Learn more
J.T. Supports farmers and vows to protect farmland and invest in improvements to rural infrastructure and agri-technology. This includes preventing foreign enemies from buying land in Kentucky. He is an advocate for tax policy that makes it easier for farmers to produce food and fiber for our state/nation. Learn more
He believes education should be a way to prepare students for entry into the modern workforce and supports investment in vocational education and focusing on basic skills like reading, writing, math, and speaking. He also understands the importance of limiting the weight of standardized testing and thinks the government should not over-regulate schools and teachers. Learn more
If Kentucky wants to be a leader in new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, we must increase energy production in the Commonwealth. J.T. Has been a strong supporter of the coal and natural gas industry and is disappointed in the wasteful federal subsidies for so called “green energy” by the Biden and Obama administrations. Learn more
J.T. Supports building a healthcare system for Kentucky that provides state of the art care from our youngest citizens to our aging population. He is committed to supporting our rural healthcare organizations and working closely with higher education institutions to combat the nursing shortage that plagues the Commonwealth. Learn more
J.T. Is a policymaker that votes for legislation to attract affordable housing, rural internet, and better roads. The I69 project remains his top infrastructure priority while serving district 11. Learn more
Henderson County is experiencing a time of unprecedented economic growth. It is crucial that Hendersonians have a representative in Frankfort that will advocate for additional infrastructure to assist these efforts. Learn more
He is well-positioned to make tough decisions to decrease the size of state government and return money back to the pockets of Kentucky citizens as inflation continues to hurt our working families. Representative Payne even voted to cut the state income tax- keeping more money in your pocket! Learn more
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