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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Kentucky Republican Rep. Kim Banta pushes for LGBTQ rights

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.

2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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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.

Economy

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.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

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

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

Education

Energy & the Environment

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.

Voting & Elections

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