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Beverly Chester-Burton earned a master's degree in education.

Beverly is a State Representative. She works at the Kentucky House of Representatives, where she has been since early 2023. She previously worked as the mayor of Shively.

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Beverly has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 since 2023. She previously served as the mayor of Shively.

As of March 10, 2026, Beverly Chester-Burton did not have a website or any information online.

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Jesten S. Slaw has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Fort Valley State University, a master's degree in public administration from Penn State University, and a law degree from the University of Louisville. He volunteers as a board member of the Joshua Community Connectors and Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters.

Jesten is a finance officer. He serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he manages multimillion-dollar budgets. He previously served on active duty in the U.S. Army for 14 years, including deployments to Afghanistan and Korea.

Jesten currently serves as a major and finance officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. He previously worked as a legal clerk for the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney office.

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Jesten's campaign for state representative for Kentucky's 44th District is his first run for public office.

Supports creating clear career pathways by expanding vocational and job training programs across Kentucky.

Prioritizes economic development that fosters stable, high-paying jobs through collaboration between local businesses and state government.

Advocates for state tax exemptions on military retirement pay to help veterans retain more benefits.

- Supports creating clear career pathways by expanding vocational and job training programs across Kentucky.
- Prioritizes economic development that fosters stable, high-paying jobs through collaboration between local businesses and state government.
- Advocates for state tax exemptions on military retirement pay to help veterans retain more benefits.

Supports bringing community leaders and law enforcement together to address the root causes of violence and provide youth with alternative opportunities for success.

Commits to protecting public safety for children and the elderly through community-based safety solutions for the vulnerable in District 44.

Commits to protecting public safety for children and the elderly through community-based safety solutions for the vulnerable.

- Supports bringing community leaders and law enforcement together to address the root causes of violence and provide youth with alternative opportunities for success.
- Commits to protecting public safety for children and the elderly through community-based safety solutions for the vulnerable.

As of March 10, 2026, Jesten S. Slaw’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports providing access to quality preschool to bridge the achievement gap and support working families.

Supports increasing educators' salaries to retain and attract quality teachers in Kentucky public classrooms.

- Supports providing access to quality preschool to bridge the achievement gap and support working families.
- Supports increasing educators' salaries to retain and attract quality teachers in Kentucky public classrooms.

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For Candidate Jesten S. Slaw on Issue public-safety:  
Brings firsthand experience in preventing crime through community engagement, having served on boards for multiple anti-violence organizations.

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Supports programs that protect children and seniors to ensure community safety.

Kenya Wade is from Louisville, Kentucky. She has a bachelor's degree in social work from Spalding University. She founded Cyclebreakers, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing gun violence and supporting gun violence victims.

Kenya is a Masters Level Social Worker. She has worked with families facing violence, housing insecurity, and mental health challenges.

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Kenya is currently a social worker for Jefferson County Public Schools. She previously worked as a public school mental and behavioral health technician and state intake specialist.

Kenya Wade's campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 44, is her first entry into politics.

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Kenya's campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 44, is her first run for public office.

Supports policies that aim to expand opportunity, strengthen public education, support workers, and invest in underserved neighborhoods.

Supports policies that aim to support workers and invest in underserved neighborhoods.

- Supports policies that aim to support workers and invest in underserved neighborhoods.

Believes in "safe neighborhoods without fear."

Supports community-centered solutions that reduce violence, stating "public safety should mean prevention, accountability, and compassion."

- Supports community-centered solutions that reduce violence, stating "public safety should mean prevention, accountability, and compassion."

Supports expanding mental health resources and addressing substance abuse with evidence-based solutions.

Supports increased funding for mental health and addressing substance abuse with evidence-based solutions.

- Supports increased funding for mental health and addressing substance abuse with evidence-based solutions.
- Supports abortion access.

Believes in expanding educational opportunities for all and access to good schools.

- Believes in expanding educational opportunities for all and access to good schools.

As of March 10, 2026, Kenya Wade’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kenya Wade

Kenya Wade is from Louisville, Kentucky.  She has a bachelor's degree in social work from Spalding University.  She founded Cyclebreakers, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing gun violence and supporting gun violence victims.

Kenya is currently a public-school social worker. She previously worked as a public school mental and behavioral health technician and state intake specialist.

- Supports community-centered solutions that reduce violence.  States "public safety should mean prevention, accountability, and compassion."

- Supports increased funding for mental health and addressing substance abuse with evidence-based solutions. Supports abortion access.

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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. 

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