Kentucky State House District 36

Current seat holder: John Hodgson (R).

William Zorn

William Zorn ( Democratic Party ) (also known as Woody) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 36 . The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026 , was canceled.

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“Woody wants to fight to create good-paying jobs and improve our public schools — and he’ll always do right by Kentuckians. Woody needs your help to make progress for Kentuckians.” (Campaign website)
“Woody wants to fight to create good-paying jobs and improve our public schools — and he’ll always do right by Kentuckians.” (Campaign website)
“It is not just a calling to serve the public when your grandfather is someone like Wilson Wyatt, whom Governor Ned Breathitt referred to as the “Number-One Citizen” of Kentucky. For our family, public service runs in our blood.” (Campaign website)

John Hodgson

John Hodgson

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“Protecting citizen's electronic privacy from government and big business. Shrinking the size, scope, cost, and intrusiveness of government. Protecting citizens from violent crime and a currently failing criminal justice system. Election integrity improvements. Protecting Kentucky from the disastrous effects of illegal immigration on our schools, hospitals, job market and housing market. Protecting citizens from uncontrolled suburban development.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“I try to follow the examples set by Jesus Christ, my dutiful Marine Corps father, the Great Communicator Ronald Reagan, and a number of the American Founders whose work I have studied closely in the last few years. I am still amazed at the level of commitment it took for them to jeopardize their "lives, fortunes and sacred honor" for the cause of American liberty.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“I would like to leave a legacy of empowering Kentuckians to engage fully in self-governance, taking their rightful role in running their own affairs and state affairs without unnecessary interference from government.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)