Anthony is from rural Kentucky. He has a bachelor's degree in nursing from Morehead State University and a master's degree in nursing from Northern Kentucky University.

Anthony currently works as an acute care nurse practitioner. He previously worked as a licensed practical nurse and certified nursing assistant.

Anthony Looney's campaign for Kentucky House of Representatives District 81 is his first entry into politics.

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Anthony's campaign for state representative for Kentucky's 81st District is his first run for public office.

Supports a "fair and equitable income-based tax system."

Supports raising the minimum wage, saying "When working people succeed, the entire economy flourishes."

Supports raising the minimum wage, saying "[w]hen working people succeed, the entire economy flourishes."

Supports unions, fair labor laws, and workers having a strong voice in negotiations with employers.

Supports expanding affordable housing programs and implementing rent control measures.

Plans to champion "policies that protect family farms, ensure access to fair markets, reduce unnecessary regulations, and promote Kentucky-grown products," including increasing access to technology, expanding rural broadband, and protecting from fair trade practices.

Supports "cutting red tape, supporting vocational education, expanding access to capital, and standing up for local businesses against out-of-state corporate overreach."

- Supports a "fair and equitable income-based tax system."
- Supports raising the minimum wage, saying "[w]hen working people succeed, the entire economy flourishes."
- Supports unions, fair labor laws, and workers having a strong voice in negotiations with employers.
- Supports expanding affordable housing programs and implementing rent control measures.
- Plans to champion "policies that protect family farms, ensure access to fair markets, reduce unnecessary regulations, and promote Kentucky-grown products," including increasing access to technology, expanding rural broadband, and protecting from fair trade practices.
- Supports "cutting red tape, supporting vocational education, expanding access to capital, and standing up for local businesses against out-of-state corporate overreach."

Economy

Supports first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.

Plans "to ensure our first responders have the resources, training, and legislative backing they need."

- Plans "to ensure our first responders have the resources, training, and legislative backing they need."

Public Safety

Believes in "affordable and equitable healthcare for all Kentuckians" and supports strengthening Medicaid and Medicare for the disabled and elderly.

Supports comprehensive healthcare access for all, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

- Believes in "affordable and equitable healthcare for all Kentuckians" and supports strengthening Medicaid and Medicare for the disabled and elderly.
- Supports access to abortion.
- Supports comprehensive healthcare access for all, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening public education by fully funding schools and supporting teachers.

Supports making post-secondary education, including college, vocational training, and apprenticeships, more affordable and accessible to reduce student debt and create career pathways.

- Supports strengthening public education by fully funding schools and supporting teachers.
- Supports making post-secondary education, including college, vocational training, and apprenticeships, more affordable and accessible to reduce student debt and create career pathways.

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Supports term limits for Congress members.

- Supports term limits for Congress members.

Voting & Elections

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Anthony Looney Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

- 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. 