Erika earned her bachelor's degree in integrated strategic communications from the University of Kentucky. She attends First United Methodist Church. Erika lives in Frankfort with her husband, Jeff, and their 2 children.

Erika Hancock's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office.

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Believes state workers have not been treated with respect and that legislators have "used state workers as punching bags."

Believes that state workers have been used as "punching bags" by legislators and deserve better treatment.

Plans to advocate for state workers and retirees.

Believes in fostering civility in the Kentucky General Assembly to improve economic discussions and policies.

Wants to "bring some much-needed civility" to the legislature.

- Believes that state workers have been used as "punching bags" by legislators and deserve better treatment.
- Plans to advocate for state workers and retirees.
- Wants to "bring some much-needed civility" to the legislature.

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Said, "We need common-sense gun safety measures before more people die!"

- Said, "We need common-sense gun safety measures before more people die!"

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

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Kyle is a native of Frankfort. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kentucky and his law degree from Ohio Northern University. He is married to Jennifer Vest Thompson, and they have 5 children.

Kyle is the owner of a law firm he opened seventeen years ago, focusing on various areas of law including domestic, criminal, business organizations, contracts, insurance, personal injury, and administrative law. He was an adjunct professor of legal and business studies at Sullivan University for 10 years. Additionally, he founded Capital Court Authority, LLC, a private probation and drug testing company.

Kyle Thompson has been elected to the Frankfort City Commission twice, serving since 2020. He is also a former assistant Franklin County attorney and general counsel for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

Supports cost of living adjustments for state and teacher retirees.

Supports developing at least 1,500 acres for industrial growth along US 127 South, aiming for a "minimum BILLION dollar project" to create over 2,000 high-paying jobs.

Believes in supporting retired state employees and teachers, noting that they comprise 14% of Franklin County's population.

- Supports cost of living adjustments for state and teacher retirees.
- Supports developing at least 1,500 acres for industrial growth along US 127 South, aiming for a "minimum BILLION dollar project" to create over 2,000 high-paying jobs.
- Believes in supporting retired state employees and teachers, noting that they comprise 14% of Franklin County's population.
- Opposes raising local taxes.
- Supports tax reform.

Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag, while considering potential legal challenges under the Daubert and Frye Tests for scientific evidence in criminal proceedings.

Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag.

Supports providing funding to establish Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Veterans' Courts in every jurisdiction in Kentucky.

Supports contracting with the city of Frankfort for fire and police protection of state-owned property and other municipal services.

- Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag.
- Supports providing funding to establish Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Veterans' Courts in every jurisdiction in Kentucky.
- Supports contracting with the city of Frankfort for fire and police protection of state-owned property and other municipal services.

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

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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. 