Jessica McIntosh for Kentucky Senate #34

Why I am here for you:

I’m running for the Kentucky State Senate because too many hardworking Kentuckians feel like the system works for everyone except them.

I’ve spent my life in working-class jobs, in our schools, and in our communities while raising a family. I know what it means to live paycheck to paycheck, to worry about housing costs, and to depend on public services that are stretched too thin. I also know that when government listens to everyday people, we can solve real problems.

Beyond my professional work, I’ve volunteered my time researching the real barriers that hold people back—especially in rural and underserved areas—and speaking up when those barriers are ignored. That includes pushing for improved internet and cellular access so rural communities aren’t left behind, supporting addiction prevention and recovery efforts, expanding access to offender and victim recovery programs, advocating for equitable access to our courts, and calling attention to the crushing cost of higher education.

I’m running to fight for affordable housing, strong public schools, and respect for the people who keep our communities running—classified school staff, first responders, caregivers, and workers of all kinds. I believe in fiscal responsibility, local control, and making smart investments that strengthen families and small communities instead of rewarding insiders.

Kentucky deserves leadership that shows up, tells the truth, and puts individuals' needs over corporate politics. I’m running to be a steady, practical voice in Frankfort—one that understands our challenges and is ready to work across differences to get results.

Let's make 2026 the year your vote says: Enough is enough.