Kimberly Holloway previously ran for state representative in District 2, but did not win.

Kimberly has previously worked as a social services director at a western Kentucky retirement home and as a counselor with the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.

Kimberly earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in school guidance and counseling from Murray State University, and a master's degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. She lives with her husband, Jerry, in Graves County. They have 9 children and 5 grandchildren.