Almaria earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Louisville, two master's degrees in interdisciplinary early childhood education and special education, and her doctorate degree in educational administration from the University of the Cumberlands.

Almaria is currently a career technical education teacher at Iroquois High School. Previously, she was the owner of Baker Early Learning Center and has held positions such as early childhood adjunct professor at Campbellsville University and Ashford University and early childhood teacher at Jefferson County Public School.

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Almaria ran for Kentucky House of Representatives District 28 in 2022 but did not win. She also ran for the Louisville Metro Council District 15 in 2018 but did not win.

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Supports unions, collective bargaining, and a living wage.

Aims to strengthen the middle class by focusing on education, health care, and small business development.

- Supports unions, collective bargaining, and a living wage.
- Aims to strengthen the middle class by focusing on education, health care, and small business development.

Economy

As of August 20, 2024, Almaria Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Stated "I think it is important for a woman to be able to decide for herself, what should happen with HER body. I am pro-choice."

- Stated "I think it is important for a woman to be able to decide for herself, what should happen with HER body. I am pro-choice."

Healthcare

Said "As a public school teacher, I am against charter schools. I feel as though it will take away valuable resources needed for students of color."

Believes in providing instruction to at-risk children and children with disabilities.

Supports child labor laws to limit the hours children are allowed to work.

- Said "As a public school teacher, I am against charter schools. I feel as though it will take away valuable resources needed for students of color."
- Believes in providing instruction to at-risk children and children with disabilities.
- Supports child labor laws to limit the hours children are allowed to work.

Education

- Supports regulating chemical companies.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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Jared is originally from Southwest Louisville. He attended Saint Polycarp and Saint Xavier and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville. Jared lives with his wife, Amanda, and their 2 children in Southwest Louisville. He is attends Saint Lawrence Catholic Church.

Jared currently works as an operations manager for a specialty chemical company. He previously worked for a local steel company.

Jared Bauman currently serves as a Kentucky State Representative for House District 28. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

As a House Representative, sponsored HB1 to reduce the Kentucky income tax and supports efforts to eliminate it entirely.

As a state representative, sponsored House Bill 1 (HB1) to reduce the Kentucky income tax and supports efforts to eliminate it entirely.

As a State Representative, sponsored and passed legislation allowing sports betting in Kentucky.

As a state representative, sponsored and passed legislation allowing sports betting in Kentucky.

Supports policies to eliminate reformulated gasoline and reduce gas prices in Louisville.

- As a state representative, sponsored House Bill 1 (HB1) to reduce the Kentucky income tax and supports efforts to eliminate it entirely.
- As a state representative, sponsored and passed legislation allowing sports betting in Kentucky.
- Supports policies to eliminate reformulated gasoline and reduce gas prices in Louisville.

Supports the Safer KY Act to reduce crime.

As a state representative, advocated for the Safer KY Act, which proposes stricter enforcement of laws.

Opposes gun control and supports the 2nd Amendment and background checks for gun ownership.

Said, "I support the 2nd Amendment and our right to own and possess firearms.  I support background checks and will never vote to restrict the rights of gun owners in Kentucky."

Supports "funding to increase the pay of all first responders to ensure Kentucky retains and attracts the absolute best candidates for these public safety positions. "

Supports legislation that increases the number of law enforcement personnel in Jefferson County.

- As a state representative, advocated for the Safer KY Act, which proposes stricter enforcement of laws.
- Said, "I support the 2nd Amendment and our right to own and possess firearms.  I support background checks and will never vote to restrict the rights of gun owners in Kentucky."
- Supports "funding to increase the pay of all first responders to ensure Kentucky retains and attracts the absolute best candidates for these public safety positions. "
- Supports legislation that increases the number of law enforcement personnel in Jefferson County.

- Supports legalizing medical marijuana.
- Opposes abortion access.

As of August 20, 2024, Jared Bauman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to propose policies that move the Metropolitan Sewer District under the Kentucky Public Service Commission to provide oversight and regulation, aiming to reduce rate hikes for Jefferson County residents.

- Plans to propose policies that move the Metropolitan Sewer District under the Kentucky Public Service Commission to provide oversight and regulation, aiming to reduce rate hikes for Jefferson County residents.

Supports term limits for elected officials in Kentucky.

- Supports term limits for elected officials in Kentucky.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 