Where Paducah candidates stand on schools and education
4 sourced statements in 4 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. Senate
- Andy Barr (Republican Party, incumbent)
Girls’ sports: He supports legislation to prevent federal funding from going to schools or universities that do not bar transgender girls and women from girls’ sports. (Andy Barr for Senate — Issues)
- Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House, 1st Representative District
- Steven Jack Rudy (Republican Party, incumbent)
School safety: His campaign says he wants to strengthen safety in Kentucky schools. (Steven Rudy for Kentucky)
State House, 3rd Representative District
- Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
Early education: McVicker supports voluntary preschool for all four-year-olds, saying it could prepare children for kindergarten and help parents return to work. (BallotReady candidate profile, as summarized in Paducah Local’s 2026 election guide)
Jailer
- Stephen Carter (Republican Party, incumbent)
Rehabilitation programs: He says he will continue promoting educational and vocational rehabilitation programs, describing them as a way to reduce recidivism and future crime and save taxpayer dollars. (McCracken County government)