Daniel is from Lexington, Kentucky and attended Lexington Catholic High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Eastern Kentucky University. Daniel lives in Wilmore with his wife Vickie. They have two grown sons and a granddaughter. Daneil attends Little Hickman Christian Church.

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Daniel is a farmer. He has previously worked as a general contractor and property manager. He has also served as a deputy to the Fayette County Jailer, as well as a deputy and assistant bookkeeper to the Fayette County Clerk.

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Daniel Fister currently serves as Kentucky State Representative for State House District 56. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. Daniel is vice chair of the House Agricultural Committee. 

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Believes that creating a diverse mix of jobs that pay better than average wages will benefit residents and increase local customers for existing businesses.

Believes in diversification of local business, arguing that "creating a diverse mix of jobs that pay better than average wages will benefit residents..."

Said, "Just like at home, government cannot continue to borrow money to pay its bills. Cutting waste and paying our debts is being fiscally responsible to the tax payers of Kentucky."

Believes local businesses are struggling because residents leave the district for work and there are no jobs to retain children in the community.

- Believes in diversification of local business, arguing that "creating a diverse mix of jobs that pay better than average wages will benefit residents..."
- Said, "Just like at home, government cannot continue to borrow money to pay its bills. Cutting waste and paying our debts is being fiscally responsible to the tax payers of Kentucky."
- Believes local businesses are struggling because residents leave the district for work and there are no jobs to retain children in the community.

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

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Chantel is from Versailles, Kentucky. She earned her bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Kentucky and her master's degree in public administration from Kentucky State University. She lives with her husband, Vincent, with whom she has 3 sons. 

Chantel was the previous executive director of the Housing Authority of Versailles. She has also worked at Berea College and various state departments. 

Chantel Bingham is a member of the Versailles City Council. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term. 

Believes infrastructure investments will create jobs, attract businesses, and increase tourism.

Supports improving transportation networks and modernizing public utilities to move goods and services more efficiently,

Believes well-maintained roads and bridges will reduce accidents and improve emergency response times.

Supports tax credits to reduce financial burdens on families.

Supports cost of living adjustments for state retirees.

- Believes infrastructure investments will create jobs, attract businesses, and increase tourism.
- Supports improving transportation networks and modernizing public utilities to move goods and services more efficiently,
- Believes well-maintained roads and bridges will reduce accidents and improve emergency response times.
- Supports tax credits to reduce financial burdens on families.
- Supports cost of living adjustments for state retirees.

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

Supports protecting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Advocates for military veterans and their families to receive the benefits they have earned.

- Supports protecting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
- Advocates for military veterans and their families to receive the benefits they have earned.

Supports ensuring students have multiple pathways to success, including trade school, college, and military service.

- Supports ensuring students have multiple pathways to success, including trade school, college, and military service.

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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. 