Edmonson County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 19

One candidate is tracked for Kentucky House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Lee Meredith. Candidate information follows official Edmonson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Lee Meredith (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 19; Michael Lee Meredith 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. Michael Lee Meredith is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Kentucky ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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, Michael Lee Meredith, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael Lee Meredith

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Has worked to remove regulations he describes as job-killing and to lower taxes
Says he supports Kentucky's Veterans and first responders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Lee Meredith was raised on a small beef cattle farm in Edmonson County and earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Western Kentucky University, per the campaign site. He is the sitting State Representative for Kentucky House District 19 and chairs the House Banking and Insurance Committee, per the Kentucky General Assembly's website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 19 in 2026?

When is the Kentucky House District 19 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 Edmonson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Michael Lee Meredith, full profile Official Kentucky election office