Paducah elections · State
State House, District 3 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1)
Election day:
Candidates listed
2 candidates in our sourced ballot listing. This listing includes ballot names and source links.
Randy Bridges
Republican Party · Incumbent
Michael McVicker
Democratic Party
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for State House, District 3 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1) 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 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1) candidates in Paducah stand on schools and education?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
McVicker said his priorities include universal pre-K, expanding trade apprenticeships and banning nondisclosure agreements for homeowners near projects such as data centers and nuclear facilities. (WKMS, 2026 Kentucky Third State House District general election)
Where do the State House, District 3 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1) candidates in Paducah stand on housing?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
He highlighted affordability, food access and housing, saying local governments should address the housing pressure that could accompany an influx of construction workers. (WKMS, 2026 Kentucky Third State House District general election)
Where do the State House, District 3 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1) candidates in Paducah stand on roads and infrastructure?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
Bridges said he would seek funding for water, sewer, roads and dependable energy, and expand vocational and workforce training so local residents can fill new jobs. (WKMS, 2026 Kentucky Third State House District general election)
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the State House, District 3 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1) 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 lists accountability, transparency, support for families, community policy input, right to repair, election reform and legislative reform among its platform topics. (Michael McVicker, policy page)
Where do the State House, District 3 (precincts listed on sample ballot: Union Station, Reidland #1) candidates in Paducah stand on jobs and the economy?
Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
He described good-paying local jobs and the energy and infrastructure needed to attract them as the district’s signature issue. (WKMS, 2026 Kentucky Third State House District general election)
Bridges said growth calls for extending sewer and water service, funding roads to ease traffic constraints and training skilled workers. (WKMS, 2026 Kentucky Third State House District general election)
Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
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