2026 Kentucky General Election

John is from Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also completed post-graduate work in public policy at Liberty University. He lives with his wife, Robin, their two adult children, and a grandson in eastern Jefferson County.

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John Hodgson is from Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University, master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a post-graduate degree in public policy, constitution, and natural law from Liberty University. He lives with his wife, Robin, their two adult children, and a grandson in eastern Jefferson County.

John is the president of Bigfoot Strategies. He works at Bigfoot Strategies as president. He previously worked as operations director for Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin's administration, where he oversaw daily office operations, and as division manager of aircraft maintenance planning and technical publications at UPS Airlines for more than 30 years.

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John is the president of Bigfoot Strategies, a consulting firm. He previously worked as operations director for Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin's administration and he worked at UPS Airlines as a division manager. 

John currently serves as a state representative in the Kentucky State Legislature, District 36. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 2nd term.

Advocates for a small and efficient government, with low consumption-based taxation.

Supports reducing government regulation and promoting pro-business and pro-growth policies.

- Advocates for a small and efficient government, with low consumption-based taxation.
- Supports reducing government regulation and promoting pro-business and pro-growth policies.

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Supports protections for freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

- Supports securing the border.
- Opposes gun control.
- Supports protections for freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

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Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

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As of August 12, 2026, John F. Hodgson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Meet the candidates for Kentucky House District 36 - WLKY

William "Woody" Zorn is a public school educator.

William previously ran for Kentucky State Representative in 2024 but did not win. 

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As of August 12, 2026, William "Woody" Zorn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports reproductive rights and aims to increase the supply of affordable housing.

- Supports reproductive rights and aims to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Said, "Instead of running up the white flag and funneling taxpayer money into for-profit charter schools, we need to invest in our public schools and provide a quality education regardless of where you live. Greater accountability should come with a more significant investment because the consequences of failure are unacceptable. With a quality education, every Kentucky child will have a fair shot at a good career. I know getting these results isn’t going to be easy. It will take dedication, hard work, and courage, but most things in life that are worth having are hard to come by."

- Said, "Instead of running up the white flag and funneling taxpayer money into for-profit charter schools, we need to invest in our public schools and provide a quality education regardless of where you live. Greater accountability should come with a more significant investment because the consequences of failure are unacceptable. With a quality education, every Kentucky child will have a fair shot at a good career. I know getting these results isn’t going to be easy. It will take dedication, hard work, and courage, but most things in life that are worth having are hard to come by."

Supports legislation to prevent speculators from holding large tracts of land without development to encourage housing growth.

- Supports legislation to prevent speculators from holding large tracts of land without development to encourage housing growth.

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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. 

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