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Filmmaker || Activist || Dog mom || VP at @kyyoungdems || Candidate for Lexington-Fayette Council (District 4) || Courage. Commitment. Community.
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🚨MAJOR NEWS🚨
We’ve just confirmed that I will advance past today’s primary and will be on the ballot for the general election in November!
Thank you to every single voter in the 4th Council District who believed in me and shared their visions for a stronger Lexington with me.
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For y’all just tuning in, wondering who
#AndyBeshear
is—
He’s the Democrat who vetoed the worst anti-trans bill in the US while running for re-election in a “deep red” state against Trump’s candidate.
And then won by 5 points.
Our country could learn a thing or two from him 💙
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For what it’s worth,
@JColemanKY
has always stood up for trans kids in Kentucky.
If Andy were to leave office early, those kids would remain in good hands.
Their Governor and Lt. Governor both have their backs 💙
I’d love to have Andy Beshear for Veep but the trans kids of Kentucky need him more than we do.
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@IwriteOK
I can tell you as a trans Kentuckian who’s known Andy and his family for most of my life—he’s a damn good ally to trans folks.
He’s not flashy about it because we’re not props to him—we’re people. And he’s always stood up for us when our rights are under attack.
For y’all just tuning in, wondering who
#AndyBeshear
is—
He’s the Democrat who vetoed the worst anti-trans bill in the US while running for re-election in a “deep red” state against Trump’s candidate.
And then won by 5 points.
Our country could learn a thing or two from him 💙
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I am honored to have been elected tonight to serve as President of the Fayette County Young Democrats!
I’m beyond grateful to all of the folks who came out tonight to participate in this election.
I also want to extend my gratitude to Jay Phillips, my opponent in this race, for
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This morning, I participated in the
@afspnational
Walk Out of the Darkness here in Lexington.
Roughly 42% of transgender people have attempted suicide at some point in their lives, a stark contrast from the roughly 1% of the general population who do.
I am part of that 42%. I
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I am officially rescinding my endorsement of
@camuelforky
.
FULL STATEMENT:
“On June 29th, a nominating committee comprising 11 Democratic Party Precinct Committeepeople chose Adrielle Camuel to be the Democratic Nominee for the 93rd District State House seat left vacant by the
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Friends, I am proud to announce my candidacy to represent Lexington’s 4th Council District!
I’m running because our district deserves a Councilmember who will show up, do the work, and stand for working families.
As a renter, I am experiencing the consequences of Lexington’s
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LGBT Kentuckians make up 10.5% of our population, but only 0.7% of our state legislature (shoutout to
@KeturahHerron
💙✊).
We deserve adequate representation in our government. We are going to run and we are going to get it—it all starts in 2024.
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
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BREAKING NEWS: Trans woman uses public women’s restroom in Tennessee.
Sources confirm that despite warnings from some government officials, the world has not ended as a result.
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My prediction for 2024:
A record number of
@KyYoungDems
and LGBTQ+ folks are going to run for state and local office across the Commonwealth.
And we’re going to win 💙
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
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Yesterday, the Fayette County Democratic Party (
@FayetteDemocrat
) chose
@camuelforky
to be the Democratic nominee to fill the 93rd District State House seat this November.
While I know this was not the outcome that we had hoped for, I want to remind all of you that this campaign
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Let tonight be a lesson,
@KYGOP
—
Transphobia is a losing strategy.
The politics of hatred and division will never defeat the politics of empathy and kindness.
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
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I’m running for State Rep. because I believe that every Kentuckian deserves:
- high-quality public education 📚
- safe & affordable housing 🏠
- access to medical care 🚑
- to be free from discrimination ✊
You can read my full platform & contribute at !
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Last night, Lexington held a vigil for
#NexBenedict
, a nonbinary child who lost their life to bullying that was enabled by anger politics.
To any kid who’s bullied for being different—
I love you.
You have a home here in Lexington.
Our world is better with you in it.
💙
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Today’s ruling allowing KY’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans youth to go into effect is heinously misguided.
While likely temporary, it will still have a chilling effect on kids and families across the Commonwealth.
My heart hurts for our trans youth,
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The kids who are directly impacted by
#SB150
can’t vote yet.
They can’t run for office yet.
It is our responsibility as adults to vote & run for office with those kids in mind, because this Commonwealth belongs to them too.
It belongs to all of us.
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
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At
#FancyFarm
,
@KyYoungDems
once again proved that we aren’t just our party’s future—we are its present.
We show up for
@KyDems
, we build bridges with Republicans, we support orgs doing vital work.
And when violent anti-trans lies are spread, we aren’t afraid to correct them.
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Parks and Recreation was a documentary 🤦♀️
Kentucky House Bill 141, which would make water fluoridation programs optional for local municipalities, just passed a committee on a 16-1 vote with 1 pass.
Rep. Keturah Herron, D-Louisville, was the lone no.
Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, D-Shively, was the pass vote.
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Here in Fayette County, our Urban County Council voted to raise the minimum wage way back in 2016.
The KY Supreme Court decided to block it.
$7.25/hr wasn’t a living wage in 2016 and it certainly isn’t in 2023.
It’s past time to raise KY’s minimum wage to at least $15/hr.
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One of the greatest joys of my adult life has been knowing
@PamForAG
.
She has lifted me up when I’ve been completely overwhelmed and down, given me guidance when I’ve felt lost, and displayed awe-inspiring courage and audacity that I can only hope to someday emulate.
I hope
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A year ago,
@KatimaKY
& I sat across from each other and decided that we’d run for the
@KyYoungDems
board together.
Later, we sat across from each other & decided that we’d both run for Council.
Today, we’re both on the ballot.
Change starts locally y’all & change is coming 💙
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KY is a better place for
@RepJosieRaymond
’s service.
The legislature is broken. It needs fixing, but Kentuckians deserve representation now.
Her decision to run for Metro Council instead of State House highlights the importance of building progressive power at the local level.
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In November 1976, my mom voted in her 1st election to elect Gerald Ford and the entire Republican slate.
In November 2023, she voted for
@AndyBeshearKY
&
@PamForAG
to protect her daughter’s rights and autonomy.
This is why we put people over party.
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
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My mom was a Republican for decades & wasn’t supportive when I came out.
Now, she’s a progressive & a vocal supporter of trans rights.
That change took years of difficult conversations.
It’s not “coddling bigotry” to meet people where they’re at—it’s how we win
#LGBT
equality.
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This
#Barbie
is running for Lexington Council to fix our roads, address our affordable housing crisis, and build a Lexington that works for ALL of us!
And unlike the Barbie team, she does have an ActBlue link 😉
💖
I wish the
#Barbie
team had an ActBlue link so we could all rage donate against the patriarchy right now.
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It’s humbling to be named one of the
@heraldleader
’s 24 to watch in 2024!
But I would be nothing were it not for the love & support of my community here in South Lexington, who constantly inspire me to show up, do the work, and lead with love.
2024 is going to be OUR year 💙
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The median age in Lexington is ~35 years old.
There is not a single sitting councilmember who is 35 or younger.
Young people literally don’t have a seat at the table on our council.
At 27, I’m running to change that.
Please join our campaign here:
Gen Z isn’t just trying to grow their ranks in Congress, they’re also trying to grow their ranks in state and local offices all over the country.
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I know who I’d pick to be VP 👀
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I am thrilled to announce endorsements from some of the best in our commonwealth.
On the eve of our nominating committee, this much is clear: I am the candidate best poised to unite the Democratic Party and win big in the 93rd District, not just for us, but for
@AndyBeshearKY
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A few tips for young folks going into
#KYPolitics
:
1. Age doesn’t always translate to wisdom.
2. Seek guidance from those whose work you aspire towards, not simply those in power.
3. People WILL underestimate you & try to put you down. Don’t get discouraged—prove them wrong.
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Election season is over, so what do we do now?
Start knocking doors for the next one…
👀
#Election2024
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It was such a joy to march with
@FairnessCamp
in the
@PrideInKY
parade today!
No matter who you love or what gender you are—you belong in Kentucky and Kentucky belongs to you 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#Pride
(📸:
@MeadorKira
)
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Screaming in legislators’ faces doesn’t create positive change.
It’s not as flashy, but we create change when we lead with love, meet people where they’re at, and have genuine conversations.
When we disregard someone else’s humanity, we give them permission to disregard ours.
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Because it was appropriate for the event, looks good on me, AND it has pockets! 🙂
Councilmembers are supposed to be citizen legislators with lived experiences reflecting their constituency.
Most folks in District 4 don’t prioritize owning expensive suits and neither do I.
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Y’all,
I deal with sexist & transphobic crap all the time—sometimes from elected officials on & off Twitter.
I’ve got thick skin, I can handle it.
But I promise you this—
I will NEVER use whatever platform or power I may have to punch down on people for being who they are.
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FUN FACT: Growing up on a farm with no paved or level surfaces, I never learned to ride a bike as a kid.
A few years ago, my best friend & I went to Veterans Park & she taught me how.
It’s okay to not know something & ask for help.
It’s never too late to learn new things ☺️
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Feels like a good time to to remind y’all of that time
#AndyBeshear
and
@KyYoungDems
joined UAW Local 862 on the picket line during their strike last year.
When organized labor succeeds, our communities succeed 💙✊
UAW President Shawn Fain says Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is at the top of their list for VP hopefuls.
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This morning, I cast my vote at the Tates Creek Library.
It’s both humbling and surreal to see your own name on the ballot.
I’m immensely grateful to everyone who has supported me and helped me get to this point.
Now let’s go win! 💙
#EmmaForLex
#Election2024
#IVoted
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Nothing means more to me than having the support of Lamin Swann's mother and closest allies.
Nobody in politics has ever meant more to me than Lamin did. He encouraged me to get involved in politics, and taught me that my voice had a place. Without him, I simply would not be the
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46 Republican State House seats in KY went uncontested in 2022.
It was unacceptable and we can’t let it happen again.
Young folks, progressive folks, Black folks, low-income folks, queer folks, trans folks, I am BEGGING you:
RUN. FOR. OFFICE.🏃♀️🗳️
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
Everyone is already talking about 2024 but lest we forget:
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It’s deeply hurtful to see so many Democrats and “allies” dismissively cast aside trans rights as a “culture war” issue.
We’re fighting for our rights to exist publicly, to access lifesaving medical care, to be free from segregation.
How exactly are these “culture war” issues?
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“Together, we will not meet hate with hate, or anger with anger, or even frustration with frustration.
Instead, we will continue with the same love, empathy, & compassion that has guided us through so much.”
-
@AndyBeshearKY
Happy Inauguration Day, y’all 💙
#ForwardTogether
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CORRECTION: Turns out that LGBT Kentuckians make up 4.9% of our adult population.
The point remains—LGBT Kentuckians are dramatically underrepresented in our government.
We are still organizing, we are still running, and we are still going to win 💙
LGBT Kentuckians make up 10.5% of our population, but only 0.7% of our state legislature (shoutout to
@KeturahHerron
💙✊).
We deserve adequate representation in our government. We are going to run and we are going to get it—it all starts in 2024.
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
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Taking a quick break from canvassing here in Lexington with
@kftc
to make sure y’all know that TODAY is the LAST DAY to request an absentee ballot for this November’s election! 🗳️
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Wonderful evening with
@KyYoungDems
supporting
@ACLUofKY
&
@FairnessCamp
last night at We The People 2024!
These organizations do vital work to protect the rights of all Kentuckians.
They’re also run by deeply good, caring people who’ve helped me become the person I am today 💙
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One year ago today, I was hospitalized with early stage liver failure due to a toxic drug reaction to medication I had just been prescribed.
Despite being urged repeatedly to go to the emergency room, I waited in extreme pain and dissociation for four days until the first of the
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Today is
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay
!!
Are you registered?? If not, you can get registered at or by flagging me down if you see me out and about with my clipboard 📋 🗳️
The last day to register to vote in this November’s election is October 10th.
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When I was in Frankfort every day fighting to stop SB150 and protect trans Kentuckians,
@Tim_Walz
signed an executive order to protect trans healthcare in Minnesota.
At the same time, he worked with Minnesota’s first openly trans State Rep,
#LeighFinke
, to pass legislation
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Today, I officially launched my campaign for Urban County Council District 4!
With that came the opportunity to introduce myself and define what my campaign is going to look like: community-focused, people-first, and people funded.
I also got to unveil my full platform, which
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The battle for the soul of KY won’t be won with out-of-state political consultants or at big-donor fundraisers.
It will be won by working folks organizing and standing together in solidarity.
Proud to spend my evening picketing with
@UAW862
in Louisville✊💙
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4 years later, our situation has become even more dire—
Please go
#vote
on Tuesday for people who care more about making life better for all Kentuckians than they do about making life worse for trans Kentuckians.
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
💙
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“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to all the bold, kind, courageous women in my life!
Y’all inspire and empower countless women and girls, myself included, to break barriers today and every day.
💙
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Today, we found out that my name will be 1st on the ballot in the May 21st primary for the 4th Council District here in Lexington!
Here’s how the process for choosing the order in which candidates appear on the ballot works.
#EmmaForCouncil
#Election2024
#Lexington
#kypolitics
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I’m with
@KYSecState
on this.
I’ve seen firsthand the difference our 3 days of early voting has made for young and working class voters in Lexington.
Early voting increases civic engagement.
It’s ignorant at best and malicious at worst to suggest that it does the opposite.
.
@KYSecState
said early voting makes for a smoother process for not only voters but clerks and poll workers.
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“Something is no longer just a culture war issue when it impacts the most vulnerable among us. That is not a culture war issue, that is a civil rights issue.”
Grateful to speak with
@divya_krthk
about the movement of young people fighting to be heard within our Party.
Transgender activist Emma Curtis is the new president of the Fayette County Young Democrats. She spoke with WFPL's
@divya_krthk
about why Gen Z and LGBTQ+ candidates are trying to get a seat at the table.
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It’s true, I am looking forward to serving as Kentucky’s first openly transgender state legislator.
But more than that, I’m looking forward to raising teacher pay, ensuring every Kentuckian has safe and affordable housing, and working to end discrimination in our Commonwealth.
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In
@KyYoungDems
, we don’t just show up for Party fundraisers and photo ops—we show up for our friends, neighbors, & communities.
And that’s how we are going to rebuild progressive power in KY 💙💪
Members of our board,
@LouYoungDems
&
@FayetteYD
joined our friends at Franklin County Young Dems for Capital Pride today! Even saw our next State Treasurer
@michaelbowman
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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“What are the gun laws here?”
“Will I be safe expressing my identity?”
“Is my home going to be washed away in a catastrophic weather event?”
It’s incumbent that we, as young people, elect leaders who are going to address those questions with practical solutions—not just lip
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Multiple respiratory illnesses are going around right now and, unfortunately, council candidates aren’t immune.
While I’m sad to be missing some in-person events, it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to public health.
Be careful out there, y’all!
💙
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If your support for LGBTQ rights is contingent on individual LGBTQ people sharing your beliefs or being nice to you, that’s not allyship.
Being an ally means listening, learning, & actively working to transfer privilege to those without it.
Anything else is just performative.
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These vile disinformation campaigns are doing damage that will last for decades.
Most elected Republicans want to eradicate us.
Most elected Democrats want us to shut up and “wait our turn.”
We NEED to elect more trans Kentuckians NOW 🏳️⚧️
#TransPowerNow
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Here’s your daily reminder that social media doesn’t always reflect the real world—
Not only did this not happen, I actually had many lovely conversations with Republicans in South Lex yesterday.
Having good-faith conversations with folks you disagree with is a good thing! 😊💙
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Those most qualified to run for office often feel like they’re the least qualified.
@kyhousedems
are losing at least 1/4 of the current caucus next year.
If you’re engaged in your community & passionate about this Commonwealth’s future, you’re qualified—
RUN. FOR. OFFICE.
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Campaign finance records show that Kyle Whalen—an anti-union construction mogul who could dump hundreds of thousands of dollars into his campaign—is once again seeking election in the 93rd District.
I'm the only candidate in this race who has money in the bank to take him on,
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While y’all are here—it’s never been more important to support down-ballot candidates who are prepared to stand up to MAGA extremists and Trump’s Project 2025 agenda.
You can do so here 👇
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🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨
I’m immensely grateful to have
@Everytown
for Gun Safety’s endorsement!
I’m the only candidate in this race who believes that gun violence is a public health crisis.
On Council, I’ll work to ensure our local government treats it as one.
#EmmaForLex
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So grateful to see so many friends, supporters, and elected officials at Lexington Pride!
Pride has never been more important than it is now - especially to the trans kids who have faced the loss of their most basic civil rights at the hands of the Republican supermajority.
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Great to speak with
@LEX18News
about our campaign!
It’s true—Lexington has an affordable housing crisis.
The burden is falling disproportionately on renters, young people, & those that don’t have a seat at the table on our Council.
I’m running to change that.
#EmmaForCouncil
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Y’all, 2023 has been an absolutely brutal year on so many levels.
But it’s also proven to me just how deeply good the people in my community and my Commonwealth are.
I’m more proud than ever to be a Kentuckian and a Lexingtonian.
I’ve got a good feeling about 2024…
💙
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Y’all often hear me talk about showing up, doing the work, and leading with love.
That means more than just supporting our party of choice during campaign season.
It means being active in our community, meeting people where they’re at, and inviting them in with open arms to
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I was honored to throw out the opening pitch at tonight’s
@gocounterclocks
game.
I even almost got it across home plate! ⚾️🧢
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We’re ONLY 10 DAYS away from Election Day!
We have the chance to prove that hatred & division don’t win elections in KY.
Proud to spend the morning with
@AndyBeshearKY
,
@JColemanKY
,
@PamForAG
, Susan Lamb, & more as we head into the home stretch!
#KentuckyIsWorthFightingFor
💙
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Dropped my 1st round of thank you notes to donors in the mail.
We’ve already received more donations than both of my opponents combined did in the 2022 primary—& we haven’t even launched our campaign yet!
I’m immensely grateful for each & every one of y’all 💙
#EmmaForCouncil
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FUND 👏 PUBLIC 👏 EDUCATION 👏
I attended both private and public schools.
I’ve seen it firsthand—we have a two-tiered education system in KY.
It doesn’t matter how much money a child’s family makes, EVERY child in our Commonwealth has the right to a quality public education.
The funding gap between Kentucky's richest and poorest school districts is now worse than it was before 1980s lawsuit that led to KERA. via
@KyPolicy
^JC
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Robby Mills’ top priority during the 2022 session was to pass legislation ensuring that a lone 12 year old girl couldn’t play field hockey.
Folks, the Republican Party is not sending their best…
BREAKING: Daniel Cameron has picked Sen. Robby Mills as his running mate
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At our annual
@KyYoungDems
Convention this morning, I was re-elected to continue my service as Vice President of Recruitment/Expansion!
From chartering new chapters and revitalizing old ones to recruiting more than 40 Young Dems under 40 to run in the 2024 election cycle, the
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🚨We just launched our official campaign website!🚨
Please visit to learn more about our campaign, why I’m running for Council, where I stand on the issues, and how you can help us win on May 21st!
#EmmaForLex
#EmmaForCouncil
#LocalGovernment
#Lexington
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“This thing happened to Breonna. But the thing of it is, it could happen to anybody. And for Cameron, it's clear that he doesn't care who it happens to.”
In absolute awe of Tamika Palmer💙
I’m voting for Breonna, now & always.
#BreonnaTaylor
#SayHerName
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A week ago,
@JColemanKY
reminded us—“it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you react to it that matters”
Now she’s embodying that idea, turning a moment of great personal difficulty into an opportunity for education.
My prayers are with her & her family for a speedy recovery💙
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“Gender ideology” is an amorphous term that holds no academic bearing & has no coherent definition.
Anti-trans activists created it to stir a moral panic over trans folks’ mere existence.
I am pleading with y’all to stop using that term and giving it any credence whatsoever.
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This
#WomensEqualityDay
, I want to take a moment to honor a personal hero of mine, Sen. Georgia Davis Powers.
A prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, she coordinated the 1964 March on Frankfort with Dr. King.
Just a couple of years later, she became the first woman
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I support a ban on source of income discrimination in Lexington.
I also know that our state & local gov need to collaborate, not antagonize.
That’s why, in addition to attending this week’s council meetings, I testified in Frankfort along with sitting CMs against HB18 & SB25 👇
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This principle is something that all of us working in politics should aspire to 💙
I choose love over hate and empathy over judgment. Not because it’s a good political strategy — but because it’s the right thing to do. ^AB
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2024 is shaping up to be quite the year for local and state politics in Kentucky…
👀
#Election2024
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The Family Foundation—a fringe right-wing lobbying group intent on enforcing a white Christian nationalist agenda in KY—is the embodiment of evil.
Their stranglehold on the legislature must end NOW.
Legislators need to hear from real KY families, not these imposters.
#kyga24
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Those most qualified to serve in public office often feel the most unqualified.
Having political science degrees or friends in high places doesn’t qualify you.
It’s your lived experiences, passion, & desire to learn & lead that qualify you.
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
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🚨
#EARLYVOTING
HAS STARTED FOR THE KY GENERAL ELECTION🚨
All the cool folks are voting early this year 👀🗳️
Polls are open Nov 2 (today) through Nov 5 (Saturday) from 8:30am-4:30pm. You can find more information at
Let’s get out there & win this thing!
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