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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Residential Safe-room Rebates
Establishes a state-administered rebate program to help Kentucky homeowners pay for constructing or installing storm shelters.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Concealed Carry for Young Adults
Requires the Kentucky State Police to issue provisional concealed-carry licenses to individuals ages 18 to 20.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Adams | R | 33% | ||||||
| Karen Berg | D | 40% | ||||||
| Gary M. Boswell | R | 50% | ||||||
| Jared K. Carpenter | R | 40% | ||||||
| Danny Carroll | R | 33% | ||||||
| Casey Chambers Armstrong | D | 33% | ||||||
| Gary Clemons | D | 33% | ||||||
| Matthew D. Deneen | R | 50% | ||||||
| Donald Douglas | R | 50% | ||||||
| Greg Elkins | R | 50% | ||||||
| Shelley Frommeyer | R | 80% | ||||||
| Rick Girdler | R | 40% | ||||||
| David P. Givens | R | 33% | ||||||
| Keturah Herron | D | 20% | ||||||
| Jimmy Higdon | R | 60% | ||||||
| Jason G. Howell | R | 50% | ||||||
| Scott Madon | R | 50% | ||||||
| Amanda Mays Bledsoe | R | 40% | ||||||
| Christian McDaniel | R | 60% | ||||||
| Stephen L. Meredith | R | 60% | ||||||
| Robert M. Mills | R | 50% | ||||||
| Gerald A. Neal | D | 33% | ||||||
| Michael Nemes | R | 33% | ||||||
| Matt Nunn | R | 50% | ||||||
| Steve Rawlings | R | 67% | ||||||
| Aaron Reed | R | 67% | ||||||
| Craig Richardson | R | 50% | ||||||
| Brandon D. Smith | R | 50% | ||||||
| Robert Stivers | R | 50% | ||||||
| Brandon Jackson Storm | R | 67% | ||||||
| Reginald Thomas | D | 33% | ||||||
| Lindsey Tichenor | R | 83% | ||||||
| Robin L. Webb | R | 33% | ||||||
| Steve West | R | 67% | ||||||
| Phillip Wheeler | R | 67% | ||||||
| Jay Williams | R | 67% | ||||||
| Mike Wilson | R | 50% | ||||||
| George Maxwell Wise | R | 50% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 32% |
| Republican | 52.5% |
