2026 Kentucky Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Kentucky General Assembly in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights

Would have protected healthcare professionals and institutions who refuse to perform or participate in medical procedures that violate their religious, moral, or ethical beliefs.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB72 Passed 28 to 5 on Feb 13, 2026 See First Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment

2. Voter-identification Requirements

Would have strengthened Kentucky's voter-identification requirements by prohibiting the use of Social Security cards and public-benefits cards without photographs as alternative forms of voter ID.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB154 Passed 31 to 7 on Feb 20, 2026 See Article I Section 4, 14th Amendment, and 26th Amendment

3. Residential Safe-room Rebates

Establishes a state-administered rebate program to help Kentucky homeowners pay for constructing or installing storm shelters.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB11 Passed 33 to 3 on Mar 6, 2026 See Article I Section 8

4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits

Authorizes Kentucky to participate in a federal program providing income tax credits to individuals who donate to organizations that fund educational scholarships.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1 Passed 31 to 5 on Mar 17, 2026 See Article I Section 8, Ninth Amendment, 10th Amendment, 11th Amendment, and 14th Amendment

5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections

Establishes that pesticides registered with state or federal authorities and carrying EPA-approved warning labels satisfy Kentucky's health-risk-warning requirements.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB199 Passed 24 to 12 on Mar 31, 2026 See Article I Section 8, 10th Amendment, and 14th Amendment

6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults

Requires the Kentucky State Police to issue provisional concealed-carry licenses to individuals ages 18 to 20.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB312 Passed 28 to 9 on Apr 14, 2026 See Second Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment

How did they vote?

Julie  Adams
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-036
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Karen  Berg
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Gary M. Boswell
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Jared K. Carpenter
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Danny  Carroll
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Casey  Chambers Armstrong
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Gary Clemons
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-037
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Matthew D. Deneen
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Donald  Douglas
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Greg  Elkins
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Shelley  Frommeyer
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Rick  Girdler
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
David P. Givens
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Keturah  Herron
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Jimmy  Higdon
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Jason G. Howell
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Scott  Madon
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Amanda  Mays Bledsoe
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Christian  McDaniel
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Stephen L. Meredith
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Robert M. Mills
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Gerald A. Neal
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-033
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Michael  Nemes
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Matt  Nunn
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Steve  Rawlings
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Aaron  Reed
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Craig  Richardson
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Brandon D. Smith
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Robert  Stivers
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Brandon Jackson Storm
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Reginald  Thomas
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Lindsey  Tichenor
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Robin L. Webb
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Steve  West
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Phillip  Wheeler
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Jay  Williams
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Mike  Wilson
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
George Maxwell Wise
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
2. Voter-identification Requirements
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
4. Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
5. Pesticide Labeling Requirements and Liability Protections
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
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