Senator Stephen West (R)

Steve received a bachelor's degree in communications from Eastern Kentucky University and a law degree from Chase College of Law. He lives in Bourbon County with his wife, Cindy, and their 3 children. They are members of Bedford Acres Christian Church.

Steve is a real estate attorney and cattle farmer.

Steve West is the state senator for District 27. He was elected in 2015 and is serving his fifth term.

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Sponsored legislation that would prevent local government from requiring landlords to participate in the Section 8 housing program.

- Supports lowering taxes.
- Sponsored legislation that would prevent local government from requiring landlords to participate in the Section 8 housing program.

Economy

Believes in eradicating heroin and fighting prescription drug abuse.

Wants to "eradicate heroin" and combat drug abuse.

- Wants to "eradicate heroin" and combat drug abuse.

Public Safety

Sponsored legislation to prevent schools and employers from requiring that people receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Sponsored legislation that would expand eligibility for medical marijuana.

- Opposes the Affordable Care Act.
- Sponsored legislation to prevent schools and employers from requiring that people receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Sponsored legislation that would expand eligibility for medical marijuana.

Healthcare

Sponsored legislation that would have state Board of Education members be elected instead of appointed and prevent people who recently served on a local school board from running for the state board.

Sponsored legislation that would create financial incentives for taking and teaching courses eligible for college credit.

- Sponsored legislation that would have state Board of Education members be elected instead of appointed and prevent people who recently served on a local school board from running for the state board.
- Sponsored legislation that would create financial incentives for taking and teaching courses eligible for college credit.

Education

Co-sponsored legislation that would prevent people from voting early without providing a reason for why they need to.

- Co-sponsored legislation that would prevent people from voting early without providing a reason for why they need to.

Voting & Elections

Sponsored legislation that would limit the construction of solar energy facilities.

- Sponsored legislation that would limit the construction of solar energy facilities.

Energy & the Environment

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Steve West

Molly is originally from Flemingsburg. She earned her bachelor's degree from Transylvania University, master's degree from Georgetown University, and law degree from the University of Kentucky. Molly lives in Lexington with her husband. 

Molly is a co-owner of a family farm and a certified yoga teacher. 

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Molly Crain's campaign for state senator in State Senate District 27 is her first run for public office. 

Supports "[reducing] costs at the gas pump and the grocery store"

Promises to work to preserve farms and promote the farming industry.

Pledges to "keep more tax dollars local."

- Wants to increase the minimum wage.
- Supports "[reducing] costs at the gas pump and the grocery store"
- Promises to work to preserve farms and promote the farming industry.
- Pledges to "keep more tax dollars local."

As of June 18, 2025, Molly Crain’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to invest in rural healthcare systems.

- Wants to invest in rural healthcare systems.

Wants to invest in child care for working families

- Plans to make college more affordable.
- Wants to invest in child care for working families
- Supports fully funding public schools.

Plans to improve infrastructure, specifically roads and bridges.

- Plans to improve infrastructure, specifically roads and bridges.

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Molly Crain

- 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. 