Jefferson County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 35

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bret Shultz and Lisa Willner. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bret Shultz (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 35; Lisa Willner 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, Lisa Willner, is on the ballot.

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Bret Shultz

Republican

Top priorities

Downsizing government and reducing fraud
Nuclear power as the state's primary energy source
Photo identification requirements for voting

Per the iVoterGuide questionnaire.

Biography

Bret Shultz is the Republican nominee for Kentucky House District 35. He has served on his county Republican Party Executive Committee and leads a men's ministry program, according to his iVoterGuide questionnaire responses. He supports downsizing government, favors nuclear power as an energy source, and supports photo identification requirements for voting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Lisa Willner

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Addressing the affordability crisis facing families
Closing corporate tax loopholes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lisa Willner is the sitting State Representative for Kentucky House District 35 and describes herself as the only licensed mental health professional in the Kentucky Legislature, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 35 in 2026?

When is the Kentucky House District 35 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bret Shultz, full profile Lisa Willner, full profile Official Kentucky election office