Cherlynn is from Hindman. She earned a bachelor's degree in behavioral science from  Morehead State University. She lives in Lexington with her husband, Chris.

Cherlynn previously worked in the health and wellness industry.

Cherlynn Stevenson is currently serving as the state representative for House District 88. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term.

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Representative Cherlynn Stevenson (D)

Believes in creating diverse revenue streams and promoting economic development to build "an economy that works for everyone."

Supported the legalization of sports betting.

Opposes raising sales taxes during periods of high inflation.

Opposed legislation that raised sales taxes.

Opposes child labor and eliminating lunch breaks for workers.

Opposes legislation that would remove the right to lunch breaks for workers. 

Supports creating a "more favorable tax code for all Kentuckians."

Opposes legislation that would increase how many hours 16 and 17-year old students can work.

Sponsored legislation that would require employers to give employees paid sick leave.

- Supported the legalization of sports betting.
- Opposed legislation that raised sales taxes.
- Opposes legislation that would remove the right to lunch breaks for workers. 
- Supports creating a "more favorable tax code for all Kentuckians."
- Opposes legislation that would increase how many hours 16 and 17-year old students can work.
- Sponsored legislation that would require employers to give employees paid sick leave.

Economy

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

Public Safety

Believes healthcare is a "basic human right" and aims to provide all Kentuckians with quality, affordable healthcare.

Believes healthcare is a human right and aims to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Supports access to abortion and IVF treatments.

Works to address the mental health crisis, the opioid crisis, and bringing down the cost of prescription medicines.

- Believes healthcare is a human right and aims to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare.
- Supports access to abortion and IVF treatments.
- Works to address the mental health crisis, the opioid crisis, and bringing down the cost of prescription medicines.

Healthcare

Supports fully funding public education, universal pre-kindergarten, and affordable college to strengthen families and develop a more robust workforce.

Sponsored legislation that would fund professional development for educators and classroom resources.

- Supports creating universal Pre-K.
- Sponsored legislation that would fund professional development for educators and classroom resources.

Education

As a House member, helped protect farmers' property rights, advocated for Kentucky’s farmers, and advanced the agriculture industry.

- As a House member, helped protect farmers' property rights, advocated for Kentucky’s farmers, and advanced the agriculture industry.

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Cherlynn Stevenson

Cherlynn is from Hindman. She holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral science from  Morehead State University. Cherlynn lives in Lexington with her husband, Chris.

Cherlynn Stevenson is currently serving as the state representative for District 88. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her third term.

Advocates for policies that aim to reduce inflation.

As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, helped protect property rights, advocated for Kentucky’s farmers, and advanced the state’s agriculture industry.

Supports efforts to bring good-paying jobs to the area.

Opposes the influence of corporate lobbyists and wealthy campaign donors on the political system, believing they "rig the system against working Kentuckians."

Supports a family's right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Supports healthcare advocacy and fundraising for cancer research, having raised over $2 million for the American Cancer Society and serving on its leadership council.

Supports bipartisan efforts in healthcare, highlighting achievements like medical cannabis legislation.

Believes in providing opportunities and education to serve the entire community.

Supports teachers, school staff, students, and parents.

Cherlynn Stevenson is currently serving as the state representative for District 88. She also serves as minority caucus chair. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her third term.

- Supported the legalization of sports betting.
- Opposed legislation that raised sales taxes.
- Opposes legislation that would remove the right to lunch breaks for workers. 
- Opposes legislation that would increase how many hours 16 and 17-year old students can work.
- Sponsored legislation that would require employers to give employees paid sick leave.

- Believes healthcare is a human right and aims to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare.
- Supports access to abortion and IVF treatments.

Cherlynn Stevenson grew up in Hindman, Kentucky, and graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in Behavioral Sciences. She has been married to her husband Chris for 21 years, and they live in the Stuart Hall neighborhood in the 88th district with their three cats.

Cherlynn Stevenson has represented Kentucky’s 88th House district since January 2019 and serves as the House Minority Caucus Chair. She previously worked in the health and wellness industry serving large corporations, hospitals, and non-profit organizations.

Cherlynn Stevenson has represented Kentucky’s 88th House district since January 2019 and serves as the House Minority Caucus Chair. She sits on the Appropriations and Revenue committee and has served on the House Agriculture Committee for four years.

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