2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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Cole Cuzick has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Oral Roberts University. He lives with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children. 

Cole is currently the owner of Cuzick Investments, LLC. Previously, he was the director of political outreach at Commonwealth Policy Center, a policy analyst at The Family Foundation of Kentucky, and a staff assistant and constituent liaison at the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Cole Cuzick's campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 63 is his first entry into politics.

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Supports eliminating the state income tax and reforming property taxes, aiming to reduce regulations to help residents keep more of their earnings.

Supports eliminating the state income tax and reforming property taxes to help residents keep more of their earnings.

- Supports eliminating the state income tax and reforming property taxes to help residents keep more of their earnings.

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Supports strong, respected law enforcement and emphasizes community safety in contrast to Democrat-controlled cities.

Said, "Northern Kentucky is great place to live because the safety of our communities versus Democrat controlled cities" because of "strong, respected law enforcement."

- Said, "Northern Kentucky is great place to live because the safety of our communities versus Democrat controlled cities" because of "strong, respected law enforcement."

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As of March 10, 2026, Cole Cuzick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports hands-on career and technical education (CTE) starting in middle and high school, advocating for stronger employer partnerships, updated regulations, and expanded programs to ensure students graduate with skills and job opportunities.

Supports hands-on career and technical education (CTE) starting in middle and high school, advocating for stronger employer partnerships, updated regulations, and expanded programs to make sure that students graduate with skills and job opportunities.

Said, "I'll oppose any push to expand access to abortion or irreversible transgender surgeries for minors."

- Supports hands-on career and technical education (CTE) starting in middle and high school, advocating for stronger employer partnerships, updated regulations, and expanded programs to make sure that students graduate with skills and job opportunities.
- Said, "I'll oppose any push to expand access to abortion or irreversible transgender surgeries for minors."

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Opposes any threat to constitutional rights, including free speech and religious liberty.

- Opposes any threat to constitutional rights, including free speech and religious liberty.

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Kim Banta is from Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. She has a doctorate in education from the University of Louisville. She is married to her husband, Tom Banta, and they have three adult children together. Kim is Catholic.

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Kim is the principal of Fort Mitchell Elementary School. She previously served as the mayor of Fort Mitchell.

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Kim is currently a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Wants to require approval before taxpayer dollars can be used for international travel.

- Wants to require approval before taxpayer dollars can be used for international travel.

Sponsored legislation to establish the offense of grooming a minor, strengthening protections for children from online predators.

Wants to require Kentucky State Police to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

- Sponsored legislation to establish the offense of grooming a minor, strengthening protections for children from online predators.
- Wants to require Kentucky State Police to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

As of March 10, 2026, Kim Banta’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports, "giving parents more control over their children’s education."

- Supports, "giving parents more control over their children’s education."

Supports limits on how long politicians can remain in office so government stays accountable to the people.

- Supports limits on how long politicians can remain in office so government stays accountable to the people.

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Seth Winslow Young is from Kentucky. He is a Christian.

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Seth Winslow Young is from Covington. He attended Thomas More University, Georgetown College, and Easten Kentucky University. He lives in Villa Hills.

Seth is currently a student at Eastern Kentucky University.

Seth Winslow Young's campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 63, is his first time running for public office.

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Seth's campaign for state representative for Kentucky's 63rd District is his first run for public office.

Supports lowering taxes and strengthening local small businesses.

Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulations.

Supports investing in better infrastructure for Northern Kentucky.

Supports investing in better infrastructure.

- Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulations.
- Supports investing in better infrastructure.

Believes in defending communities from fentanyl and trafficking along I-75/I-71.

Plans to "strengthen coordination among local, state, and federal law enforcement, and ensure communities have the resources to disrupt [drug] supply chains without over-policing everyday citizens."

Supports public safety as a foundational element for communities, emphasizing the need for trust in emergency services and ensuring that those who protect and serve are well-equipped, trained, and supported.

Supports proper training, adequate staffing, reliable equipment, and mental health resources for law enforcement and emergency responders, emphasizing accountability and professionalism.

Believes public safety succeeds when respect moves in both directions and duty is met with support rather than distance.

Supports protecting law enforcement officers.

- Plans to "strengthen coordination among local, state, and federal law enforcement, and ensure communities have the resources to disrupt [drug] supply chains without over-policing everyday citizens."
- Supports public safety as a foundational element for communities, emphasizing the need for trust in emergency services and ensuring that those who protect and serve are well-equipped, trained, and supported.
- Supports proper training, adequate staffing, reliable equipment, and mental health resources for law enforcement and emergency responders, emphasizing accountability and professionalism.
- Believes public safety succeeds when respect moves in both directions and duty is met with support rather than distance.
- Supports protecting law enforcement officers.

As of March 10, 2026, Seth Winslow Young’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aims to "restore excellence in education."

- Aims to "restore excellence in education."

Advocates for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and laws that prioritize the interests of the people over special interests.

- Advocates for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and laws that prioritize the interests of the people over special interests.

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Believes addressing public safety in Northern Kentucky requires cooperation among local agencies, community leaders, and state resources to tackle unique challenges like traffic, substance abuse, and mental health crises.

Believes a strong public safety framework should protect both citizens and those who serve them, emphasizing balance, compassion, and shared responsibility to enhance community safety and trust.

- 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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Kentucky State Representative, District 63, Republican Primary

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