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Karen is from Glasgow, Kentucky, and attended Hart County High School. She has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. She is a Christian. 

Karen Pennington's campaign for state senator in State Senate District 9 is her first run for public office. 

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

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Opposes considering homelessness a crime.

- Opposes considering homelessness a crime.

Public Safety

Wants to make healthcare coverage more affordable.

Said regarding current state representatives, "they are increasingly making it harder for all individuals to earn a living, get better health coverage...They...want to be in complete control of our lives in every way possible. It's time for people to stand up and stop them!"

- Wants to make healthcare coverage more affordable.
- Said regarding current state representatives, "they are increasingly making it harder for all individuals to earn a living, get better health coverage...They...want to be in complete control of our lives in every way possible. It's time for people to stand up and stop them!"

Healthcare

Wants to address the state education rank of 45th nationwide, which she believes is due to a lack of teacher support. 

Opposes removing free school lunches and snap benefits. 

- Wants to "make education a priority."
- Wants to address the state education rank of 45th nationwide, which she believes is due to a lack of teacher support. 
- Opposes removing free school lunches and snap benefits. 

Education

Voting & Elections

Plans to address a lack of citizen access to clean water.

- Plans to address a lack of citizen access to clean water.

Energy & the Environment

Karen Pennington

Karen is from Glasgow, Kentucky, and attended Hart County High School. She is a mother to 4. 

Karen Pennington's campaign for State Senator is her first run for public office. 

Supports making healthcare coverage more affordable.

- Supports making healthcare coverage more affordable.

Wants to provide more support to educators and increase the ranking of the Kentucky education system.

- Wants to provide more support to educators and increase the ranking of the Kentucky education system.
- Supports free school lunches.

Plans to resolve the issue of citizens lacking access to clean water.

- Plans to resolve the issue of citizens lacking access to clean water.

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