Who will represent your values?
Kentucky House District 88 Race
The information below was compiled by voting records and a candidate questionnaire distributed by the Commonwealth Policy Center,
a nonprofit, nonpartisan Kentucky organization.
Cherlynn Stevenson
(D-Lexington)
Aaron Yates
(R-Lexington)
A VOTE FOR AARON YATES IS A CONSISTENT VOTE FOR FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY, PRO-LIFE AND PRO-FAMILY VALUES.
Paid for by the Commonwealth Policy PAC, UCC. Not authorized by any candidate or campaign.
*This Legislation would require educators to incorporate LGBT curriculum in sex education classes as early as Kindergarten.
1 Rep. Stevenson is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Kentucky. Source: Planned Parenthood Action Kentucky. She also voted against SB 9 (2020) which would have outlawed infanticide. Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (KYLRC).
2 Rep. Stevenson voted against HB 254 (2019) which protected Freedom of Speech and Expression on college campuses. She also sponsored the state-wide Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protections Bill (HB 225) that threatens employers’ religious freedom rights. Source: KY LRC.
3 Rep. Stevenson does not support funding private schools through public education funds and does not support tax credits for those who choose to send their children to private schools. Source: 2018 Prichard Survey.
4 “In addition to changes in our tax laws, we need new, dedicated streams of revenue like expanded gambling, sports betting… and medical cannabis.” Source: www.cherlynnstevenson.com.
5 Rep. Stevenson was endorsed by the Fairness Campaign in 2018. Source: C-Fair. Stevenson also co-sponsored the K-12 LGBT Sex Education Bill (HB 296). Source: KY LRC.
More from the Commonwealth Policy Center
From the Blog
SCOTUS Blocks Biden Title IX Rules Enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the Biden’s Administration’s Title IX rules, which would overturn policies to protect women's sports and female-only spaces in public schools. The Court upheld common sense laws in 26 states, including Kentucky, that kept...
Medical Association Pushes for Assisted Suicide Residencies
The Sutter Family Residency Medical Program in California has made assisted suicide training part of its curriculum. The residents “evaluate patients for Medical Assistance in Dying, write prescriptions for aid-in-dying medications, and attend the planned deaths of...
UK Closes Office of Institutional Diversity
The University of Kentucky is closing its Office of Institutional Diversity. Earlier this year, the General Assembly investigated DEI practices and proposed legislation to nix DEI programs. UK will end mandatory diversity training and diversity statements for new...
The Commonwealth Minute
The Commonwealth Minute is a daily radio commentary heard on over 40 stations, provides perspective on issues that affect Kentuckians.
A federal judge ordered UCLA officials to put an end to Jew-Free zones on campus. Pro-Palestinian activists barricaded parts of campus and wouldn't allow Jewish students to pass unless they disavowed support for Israel.
More here: https://commonwealthpolicycenter.org/federal-judge-orders-to-ucla-stop-jew-free-zones-on-campus/
"Richard Nelson never intended to be a culture warrior.... But God had a different plan."
Continue reading the interview with our Exec. Director Richard Nelson and @KyTodayEditor Lawrence Smith about Richard's new book, "Christianity & Politics."
The Democratic National Committee wrapped up on Thursday, and abortion rights was a central issue throughout. A special segment on day two featured two Kentuckians on the main stage: Hadley Duvall and Gov. Andy Beshear.
More here: https://commonwealthpolicycenter.org/abortion-takes-center-stage-at-dnc/
Sign up for our mailinglist
And have updates and event information delivered right to your inbox.