Ben Mudd is from Marion County, Kentucky. He has a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Brittany, have two daughters.

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Ben Mudd has a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky. He is a married father of two.

Ben Mudd's campaign for Kentucky State Senator, District 14, is his first time running for public office.

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Ben's campaign for Kentucky State Senator, District 14, is his first time running for public office.

Supports policies that champion local farmers, reduce burdens on small businesses, and lower taxes while promoting rural voices.

Supports policies that "champion local farmers."

Advocates for better roads, faster internet, and reliable infrastructure to help rural Kentucky thrive and compete.

Advocates for better roads, faster internet, and reliable infrastructure to "help rural Kentucky compete and connect."

Aims to reduce burdens on small businesses.

- Supports policies that "champion local farmers."
- Advocates for better roads, faster internet, and reliable infrastructure to "help rural Kentucky compete and connect."
- Aims to reduce burdens on small businesses.
- Wants to lower taxes.

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Supports the Second Amendment and prioritizes the protection of the unborn.

Public Safety

Promotes the local control of healthcare decisions.

Advocates for employer-sponsored coverage.

Believes in advancing evidence-based opioid use disorder and criminal justice reforms that could reduce recidivism, improve public safety, and support long-term economic stability.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Wants to expand access to care.
- Promotes the local control of healthcare decisions.
- Advocates for employer-sponsored coverage.
- Believes in advancing evidence-based opioid use disorder and criminal justice reforms that could reduce recidivism, improve public safety, and support long-term economic stability.

Healthcare

Supports strong public schools, vocational training, and real-world career pathways, emphasizing practical and locally driven education while giving parents more say.

- Supports strong public schools, vocational training, and real-world career pathways, emphasizing practical and locally driven education while giving parents more say.

Education

Supports term limits for Congress members.

- Supports term limits for Congress members.

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

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Brian Bayers is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He attended St. John Vianney High School. Brian lives with his wife and their two kids in Elks Creek, Kentucky and attends Southeast Christian Church.

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Brian currently works as the finance director of the Bachman Auto Group Subaru, previously working as the finance manager and a salesperson. He is also the owner of Spencer County Concoctions LLC and serves as the chairman of the Spencer County Ethics Commission.

Brian previously served as a Spencer County magistrate. This was his first time running for public office.

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Brian previously served as a magistrate in Spencer County's 3rd Magisterial District. He served one term from 2015 to 2018. 

Supports reducing property taxes—particularly for senior citizens—with a review of how cuts would affect funding for local schools and infrastructure.

Advocates for a streamlining of the house permitting process to deal with a housing shortage and affordability.

As a magistrate, helped make Spencer County a "Work Ready Community," showcasing its workers were ready for the marketplace.

- Supports reducing property taxes—particularly for senior citizens—with a review of how cuts would affect funding for local schools and infrastructure.
- Advocates for a streamlining of the house permitting process to deal with a housing shortage and affordability.
- As a magistrate, helped make Spencer County a "Work Ready Community," showcasing its workers were ready for the marketplace.

Advocates for back-up cameras on all vehicles.

Helped pass "Jack's Law" to ban the release of autopsy photos without a court order in Kentucky.

- Advocates for back-up cameras on all vehicles.
- Helped pass "Jack's Law" to ban the release of autopsy photos without a court order in Kentucky.

As of March 10, 2026, Brian Bayers did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to see improvements to education after the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.

- Wants to see improvements to education after the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.

Brian Bayers

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

Brian's campaign for Kentucky State Senator, District 14, is his first time running for public office.

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Supports better access to healthcare services for all residents.

Supports more funding for public schools and better access to healthcare services for all residents.

Dallas Robinson is from LaRue County, Kentucky. He graduated from Oldham County High School. He is married and has a daughter.

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Dallas Robinson earned a bachelor's degree in business communication from Eastern Kentucky University and a master's degree in management and leadership from Campbellsville University. He is a married father.

Dallas is a farmer, small-business owner, and U.S. Army veteran. He also competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics for the United States in both the 4-man and 2-man bobsled events. Dallas owns several businesses in Lebanon, Kentucky, and operates a cattle farm. 

Dallas is a farmer, small-business owner, and U.S. Army veteran. He also competed for the United States bobsled team at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Dallas Robinson's campaign for Kentucky State Senator, District 14, is his first time running for public office.

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Supports farmers, small businesses, and local job creation.

Supports reducing taxes and addressing "wasteful spending" in government.

Believes in addressing "wasteful spending" in government.

- Supports farmers, small businesses, and local job creation.
- Advocates for reducing taxes.
- Believes in addressing "wasteful spending" in government.

- Supports veterans and law enforcement.
- Opposes firearm regulations.

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

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Dallas Robinson is from Oldham County, Kentucky. He graduated from Oldham County High School. He is married and has a daughter.

Dallas is a farmer and small-business owner. He owns several businesses in Lebanon. He also runs a cattle farm. Dallas previously served as a U.S. Army veteran and competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics for the United States in both the 4-man and 2-man bobsled events.

Dallas's campaign for Kentucky State Senator, District 14, is his first time running for public office.

James Victery studied political science and communications at Western Kentucky University. He and his wife, Haley, have two daughters.

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James Victery studied political science and communications at Western Kentucky University. He is a married father of two and a member of his local church.

James is a field representative for U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie. He previously worked for the U.S. Army's Cadet Command at Fort Knox.

James's campaign for Kentucky State Senate, District 14, is his first time running for public office.

Prioritizes "reining in the growing burden of property taxes for homeowners across the 14th District."

- Prioritizes "reining in the growing burden of property taxes for homeowners across the 14th District."

Believes first responders must be provided with the resources they need.

- Believes first responders must be provided with the resources they need.

As of March 10, 2026, James Victery did not have a website or any information online.

Thinks that the "professionals in our schools are capable of being great across the board if we give them the resources."

- Thinks that the "professionals in our schools are capable of being great across the board if we give them the resources."
- Advocates for school choice.

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

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Lynn Shelburne attended Transylvania University and has a doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Louisville. 

Lynn Shelburne is currently a member of the Spencer County Schools school board representing District 4 Campbranch.

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Lynn is currently a member of the Spencer County Schools school board representing District 4 Campbranch.

Support small businesses and building the infrastructure needed to support economic growth.

- Support small businesses and building the infrastructure needed to support economic growth.

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

Wants to "expand healthcare, support healthcare providers, and improve health outcomes" for all residents.

- Wants to "expand healthcare, support healthcare providers, and improve health outcomes" for all residents.

Believes that "strong agricultural policy must support both small family farms and major producers who drive Kentucky’s farm economy."

- Believes that "strong agricultural policy must support both small family farms and major producers who drive Kentucky’s farm economy."

Lynn Shelburne

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As of March 10, 2026, Peggy Brady Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Peggy Brady Smith

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Stephen Carney earned a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky.

Stephen has worked as an auctioneer for over the past nine years. He is also a farmer, land broker, and Magistrate.

Stephen previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives.

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Supports a full phase-out of the state income tax.

Seeks to "push back on wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracies."

Aims to "eliminate outdated red tape that holds back local business."

Promotes pro-growth policies that "reward investment, risk, and innovation."

- Supports a full phase-out of the state income tax.
- Seeks to "push back on wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracies."
- Aims to "eliminate outdated red tape that holds back local business."
- Promotes pro-growth policies that "reward investment, risk, and innovation."
- Wants to focus on economic development.

Supports expanding vocational, technical, and skilled trades training.

Advocates for parents’ rights and transparency in education.

Seeks to ensure schools prepare students for the "jobs of tomorrow—not just tests today."

Believes in promoting partnerships between schools and local employers for career-readiness.

- Supports expanding vocational, technical, and skilled trades training.
- Advocates for parents’ rights and transparency in education.
- Seeks to ensure schools prepare students for the "jobs of tomorrow—not just tests today."
- Believes in promoting partnerships between schools and local employers for career-readiness.

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

Stephen Carney

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Kentucky State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- There are 38 Kentucky state senators, each representing a single district. Senators must be at least 30 years old and reside in the state for at least six years before their election. 
- State senators are elected to four-year terms, with half of the Senate elected every two years. They only serve 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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