Steven is from Bandana, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture education from Murray State University. He and his wife Jessica live in Paducah, Kentucky with their daughter.

Steven works for his family business, Rudy’s Farm Center.

Steven Rudy is the state representative for Kentucky’s 1st House District. He was first elected in 2004 and is serving his 10th term.

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As a state representative, supported legislation to eliminate the income tax.

Promises to fully fund Kentucky’s pension systems, reduce unnecessary spending, and restrict executive power.

- As a state representative, supported legislation to eliminate the income tax.
- Promises to fully fund Kentucky’s pension systems, reduce unnecessary spending, and restrict executive power.

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- Believes in strengthening school safety.

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As of June 19, 2025, Steven Rudy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Fredrick is from Paducah. He received a bachelor's degree in history from Western Kentucky University and a master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix. Fredrick is a musician and youth leader at Mount Moriah Church.

Fredrick Fountain's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

As of June 19, 2025, Fredrick Fountain’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to pursue "fairness, equity, and rehabilitation within our justice system."

- Wants to pursue "fairness, equity, and rehabilitation within our justice system."

Wants to ensure "access to essential healthcare and protect[] individual autonomy."

Believes "individual autonomy in healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege or benefit."

- Wants to ensure "access to essential healthcare and protect[] individual autonomy."
- Believes "individual autonomy in healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege or benefit."

Opposes the use of state funding for private school vouchers.

- Opposes the use of state funding for private school vouchers.

Fredrick Fountain

- 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. 