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Erin Petrey
DEMOCRAT
Erin Petrey is running for Kentucky US Representative, District 6, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Erin Petrey is from Lexington, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and anthropology from The George Washington University and a master’s degree in diplomacy and international commerce from the Patterson School of Diplomacy at the University of Kentucky. She lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
Professional background
Erin is the cocktail editor and a senior contributor for Bourbon & Banter, a spirits-focused blog. She is also a licensed professional counselor. She previously worked as a sustainability specialist for Amazon Web Services and a director of customer & community engagement and a director of strategy & operations for Inspiration Mobility, a financial services company. She also worked other roles, including as a program manager of capital projects and the chief of staff for Enviva, a renewable energy company; the lead program manager for McMullan, a civil engineering company; and the special assistant to the U.S. Ambassador to Libya.
Political background
Erin's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Kentucky's 6th District is her first run for public office.
Economy
Supports reforming the tax code and cutting breaks for billionaires—especially if they made their money from the work of minimum wage workers.
Plans to raise the minimum wage and then work towards a living wage.
Seeks to expand affordable housing by limiting private equity from purchasing those units.
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Healthcare
Supports building an affordable and accessible healthcare system, including prohibiting medical bankruptcies from affecting people's credit scores.
Supports codifying a woman's right to choose into law.
Plans to fight for a stronger Veteran Affairs healthcare system, as well enhancing programs for veteran mental health, expand programs to help homeless veterans, and further reward companies that skill and upskill veterans.
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Public Safety
Supports passing real gun control laws, including background checks and mandatory waiting periods.
Supports the elimination of private prisons and advocates for broader reforms in the criminal justice system to address the lifelong consequences faced by felons.
Supports second chance employment programs and restoring voting and other rights to returning citizens.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Commits to restoring and renewing the U.S. Department of State, USAID, and the U.S. Institute of Peace to strengthen democracy and compete with authoritarianism.
Advocates for increased investment in diplomacy to reduce reliance on defense and war, promoting America as a "beacon of hope and freedom."
Calls for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be abolished.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports sweeping permitting reform to expedite the construction of new energy facilities.
Committed to preserving parks and natural resources, ensuring responsible access, and opposing oil and gas lobbyists to protect the environment for future generations.
Believes large providers like Amazon should be using their resources more efficiently when developing data centers.
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Voting & Elections
Supports campaign finance reform, shortening election cycles, and term limits for elected and appointed offices.
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Education
Supports national legislation for Pre-K for All to enhance early childhood education and economic growth.
Supports fully funding free and reduced lunch programs and protecting Title I schools to address child hunger in Kentucky.
Supports increasing teacher pay and funding for education to allow teachers to perform their jobs effectively without personal financial strain.
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