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Butler County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 15

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rebecca Raymer and Chris Waddell. Candidate information follows official Butler County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rebecca Raymer (Republican), Chris Waddell (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 15; Rebecca Raymer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Rebecca Raymer, is on the ballot.

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Rebecca Raymer

Rebecca Raymer

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Campaign site says Raymer is pro-life and pro-Second Amendment
  • Focuses on lower taxes and less red tape for farmers and small-business owners

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rebecca Raymer describes Raymer's campaign as running to be a neighbor rather than a career politician, representing Butler and Muhlenberg counties, per the campaign site. Raymer is a candidate for Kentucky House District 15.

Chris Waddell

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding equitable access to healthcare
  • Improving quality education for children in the district
  • Supporting sustainable community and economic development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Waddell was born and raised in Muhlenberg County and is running for the Kentucky House seat representing Butler and Muhlenberg Counties, per his campaign website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 15 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rebecca Raymer and Chris Waddell. Candidate information follows official Butler County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kentucky House District 15 election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Butler County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Butler County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Rebecca Raymer, full profileChris Waddell, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office