Paducah elections · State
State House, District 3
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from Kentucky Secretary of State, McCracken County sample ballot; Kentucky Legislature profile confirms Bridges currently holds District 3. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Randy Bridges
Republican Party · Incumbent
Bridges is a small-business owner and entrepreneur and describes himself as a lifelong resident of Western Kentucky. His campaign site says he serves as the state representative for District 3, which includes part of McCracken County and all of Livingston County.
Source: Randy Bridges campaign website
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Michael McVicker
Democratic Party
McVicker describes himself as a father, small-business owner, McCracken County Democratic Party chair, and working-class advocate. His campaign site identifies him as a candidate for Kentucky House District 3.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for State House, District 3 on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the State House, District 3 candidates in Paducah stand on schools and education?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
He says he wants to prepare students and workers for skilled careers in Western Kentucky. (Randy Bridges campaign website)
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the State House, District 3 candidates in Paducah stand on energy and utilities?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
He says he wants to strengthen dependable energy systems and continue investing in roads, bridges, water, sewer, and other infrastructure. (Randy Bridges campaign website)
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the State House, District 3 candidates in Paducah stand on elections and how government runs?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
His campaign platform includes accountability, transparency, community policy input, and identifying waste, abuse, and fraud. (Michael McVicker campaign website)
He supports ranked-choice voting, which he says would let voters rank candidates and give voters a larger voice in elections. (Michael McVicker, candidate responses)
He says major economic bills should have fiscal notes so the public can see their impact. (Michael McVicker, candidate responses)
Where do the State House, District 3 candidates in Paducah stand on jobs and the economy?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
He says he will continue attracting investment and creating good-paying opportunities close to home. (Randy Bridges campaign website)
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
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More on the Paducah ballot
- State Senate, District 2Danny Carroll
- District Judge, 2nd Judicial District, Division 1Todd S. Jones
District Judge, 2nd Judicial District, Division 2Jenny Hines
State House, District 1 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Jetton, Rolling Hills, Lone Oak #1, Lone Oak #2)Steven Jack Rudy- State House, District 2 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Harper #1, Hendron #3, Hendron #1, Hendron #2, Melber, Harper #2, Hendron #1 Ext., Hendron #4)Kim Holloway
- State House, District 6 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Clarks River #2, Oaks Station, Florence Station)Chris Freeland
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