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Twyla is originally from Trigg County. She received an associate's degree in office system technology from Hopkinsville Community College and a bachelor's degree in integrated study communications from Murray State University. 

Twyla works as a small business owner and human resources assistant. She previously worked as a staff accountant.

Twyla Dillard previously ran for Hopkinsville City Council, but did not win.

Wants to make homeownership attainable and lower rent.

- Wants to make homeownership attainable and lower rent.

Economy

As of June 18, 2025, Twyla Dillard did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports making sure that all students are treated fairly and have access to education.

- Supports making sure that all students are treated fairly and have access to education.

Education

Energy & the Environment

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Twyla Dillard

Representative Myron Dossett (R)

Myron previously worked as a business owner and magistrate.

Myron Dossett is a state representative in District 9. He was elected in 2006 and is serving his ninth term.

Sponsored legislation that would create a state board and funding for farms and food banks.

Sponsored legislation that would make military pensions exempt from income taxes.

- Sponsored legislation that would create a state board and funding for farms and food banks.
- Sponsored legislation that would make military pensions exempt from income taxes.

Sponsored legislation that would add an additional criminal penalty for COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment fraud.

- Sponsored legislation that would add an additional criminal penalty for COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment fraud.

Co-sponsored legislation that banned abortion except to prevent a serious injury or the death of the mother.

- Co-sponsored legislation that banned abortion except to prevent a serious injury or the death of the mother.

Co-sponsored legislation that would allow the General Assembly to provide funds for students who do not attend public schools.

Sponsored legislation that would give $3 million to community and technical colleges every year.

- Co-sponsored legislation that would allow the General Assembly to provide funds for students who do not attend public schools.
- Sponsored legislation that would give $3 million to community and technical colleges every year.

As of June 18, 2025, Myron Dossett did not have a website or any information online.

Sponsored a constitutional amendment that would list the political party of judicial candidates.

- Sponsored a constitutional amendment that would list the political party of judicial candidates.

Myron Dossett

- 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. 