Steven Jack Rudy

Background

Rudy has served in the Kentucky House since 2005 and represents District 1, which includes part of McCracken County. The General Assembly lists him as the chamber’s Majority Floor Leader.

Sources: Kentucky General Assembly, Representative Steven Rudy, Paducah Local, 2026 election guide

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Jobs and taxes

  His campaign says he supports creating jobs and lowering income taxes, protecting unborn life, opposing gun-control measures he considers unconstitutional, and strengthening school safety. It also lists fully funding Kentucky’s pension systems, limiting executive power, and reducing wasteful spending as goals.

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• School safety

  His campaign says he wants to strengthen safety in Kentucky schools.

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