John lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, Connie. They have three children.

'I've spent decades looking out for Kentuckians': JCPS bus drivers union leader eyeing State House seat

John is retired. He worked for the Jefferson County School Board for nearly thirty years and served as president of Teamsters Local 738, where he represented JCPS employees. He is also a former US Army reservist.

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John Stovall's campaign for Kentucky State Representative for House District 37 is his first run for public office.

Wants to create "good-paying family-supporting jobs."

- Supports unions.
- Wants to protect workers' pensions.
- Wants to create "good-paying family-supporting jobs."

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As of June 17, 2025, John Stovall’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Supports expanding access to healthcare.

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Representative Emily Callaway (R)

Emily attended the University of Louisville. She lives in the South End with her husband and their children.

Emily previously worked as a substitute teacher.

Emily Callaway is a state representative in District 37. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

- Supports eliminating state income taxes.

Co-sponsored legislation that would increase the sentences of people convicted of "violent felonies" or drug trafficking.

- Co-sponsored legislation that would increase the sentences of people convicted of "violent felonies" or drug trafficking.
- Opposes gun control.

Sponsored legislation that would allow anyone who received an abortion to be charged with homicide.

Co-sponsored legislation that would expand mental health resources for first responders.

Co-sponsored legislation that would create a program to provide disabled mothers with health care services and educational resources.

- Sponsored legislation that would allow anyone who received an abortion to be charged with homicide.
- Co-sponsored legislation that would expand mental health resources for first responders.
- Co-sponsored legislation that would create a program to provide disabled mothers with health care services and educational resources.

Kentucky lawmakers question university leaders about DEI policies

Supports "giving parents more freedom and choices in education," opposes a "one size fits all" approach.

Plans to "fight to keep biological males out of women's sports, locker rooms, and bathrooms."

Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities.

- Supports "giving parents more freedom and choices in education," opposes a "one size fits all" approach.
- Plans to "fight to keep biological males out of women's sports, locker rooms, and bathrooms."
- Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities.

As of June 17, 2025, Emily Callaway’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Co-sponsored legislation that would end the use of a credit or debit card as voter identification.

- Co-sponsored legislation that would end the use of a credit or debit card as voter identification.

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- 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. 