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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.

Jesten Slaw - Ballotpedia

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

Kentucky

2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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.

Economy

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.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

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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Jesten S. Slaw

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.

For Candidate Jesten S. Slaw on Issue public-safety:  
Supports programs that protect children and seniors to ensure community safety.

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- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 