State Sen. Reggie Thomas looks to make history with 6th Congressional District bid

Kentucky State Senate District 13

Reginald Thomas, JD

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour to “move America out of poverty.”

Supports investing in high-speed internet to create jobs.

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour to “move America out of poverty.”
- Supports investing in high-speed internet to create jobs.

Economy

As of August 20, 2024, Reggie Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Considers healthcare a "moral right" and supports the "Medicare for all" proposal to create a national healthcare program.

- Considers healthcare a "moral right" and supports the "Medicare for all" proposal to create a national healthcare program.

Healthcare

In Focus: State Sen. Reggie Thomas talks K-12 public education legislative priorities

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Describes education as his "number one priority" and supports prioritizing education for budget allocations.

Proposed a law to incorporate artificial intelligence into Kentucky public schools.

Opposed a law banning diversity initiatives at public universities.

- Describes education as his "number one priority" and supports prioritizing education for budget allocations.
- Proposed a law to incorporate artificial intelligence into Kentucky public schools.
- Opposed a law banning diversity initiatives at public universities.

Education

Believes that government is "designed to be a deliberately slow, thoughtful process" because the decisions made "really do impact people's lives."

- Believes that government is "designed to be a deliberately slow, thoughtful process" because the decisions made "really do impact people's lives."

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Reggie Thomas

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Kentucky State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- There are 38 Kentucky state senators, each representing a single district. Senators must be at least 30 years old and reside in the state for at least six years before their election. 
- State senators are elected to four-year terms, with half of the Senate elected every two years. They only serve part-time.
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 