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Gary is a union leader who has spent nearly two decades representing workers. He also serves as an Army Reservist.

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Supports fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers.

Supports "fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers."

- Supports "fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers."

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As of November 12, 2025, Gary Clemons’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes "everyone deserves quality health care they can afford" and plans to protect and expand healthcare access.

Supports access to mental health resources for veterans.

Supports access to mental health resources and reintegration support for veterans.

- Believes "everyone deserves quality health care they can afford" and plans to protect and expand healthcare access.
- Supports access to mental health resources and reintegration support for veterans.

Healthcare

Supports investment in students and adult learners to build a thriving workforce.

Supports investment in vocational training, "career pathways," and students and adult learners.

- Supports investment in vocational training, "career pathways," and students and adult learners.

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Gary Clemons

Gary is currently a state senator representing Kentucky's 37th District. He was elected in 2025 and is serving his first term.

Opposes President Trump's February 2025 tariffs on Chinese goods, which led to a 20% retaliatory tax on U.S. soybeans, impacting Kentucky farmers.

As of November 12, 2025, Gary Clemons did not have a website or any information online.

Supports House Bill 611, which mandates reporting guardians of students with 15 or more absences.

Opposes industrial-scale wind energy projects.

Gary Clemons is a union leader and United States Army veteran, born and raised in South Louisville, running in a December special election for the Kentucky Senate. He graduated from Valley High School. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Gary is the president of United Steelworkers Local 1693, where he has worked since 1996. He is also a U.S. Army veteran.

Kentucky State Senate District 37 - Ballotpedia

Gary's campaign for Kentucky State Senator, District 37 is his first entry into politics. 

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare.

Supports investments in public education.

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- 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. 