Kentucky State Senate District 20

Current seat holder: Gex Williams (R).

Stella Pollard

Stella Pollard The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026 , was canceled.

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“I am a proud daughter of rural Kentucky, deeply rooted in our Appalachian heritage, and the first in my family to graduate from college. For over 12 years, my husband Chris and I have called this region home, and together we’re raising our spectacular 12-year-old daughter, Audrey. As a public school educator, I live and breathe the value of public education every single day. My commitment to our community runs deep.” (Campaign website)
“I am a proud daughter of rural Kentucky, deeply rooted in our Appalachian heritage, and the first in my family to graduate from college. For over 12 years, my husband Chris and I have called this region home, and together we’re raising our spectacular 12-year-old daughter, Audrey.” (Campaign website)
“As a public school educator, I live and breathe the value of public education every single day. My commitment to our community runs deep. from serving as the President of the Franklin County Democratic Women’s Club to working on the executive committee to ensure our voices are heard.” (Campaign website)

Gex Williams

Gex Williams ( Republican Party ) (also known as Jay) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate , representing District 20 .

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“We must do everything we can to address the rising costs facing families, including gas prices and the inflation being driven by politicians in Washington. The world's need for affordable energy is an opportunity for energy producing states like Kentucky. Not only can we export energy, but we can grow good-paying, stable manufacturing jobs. Frankfort must spend taxpayer dollars wisely while helping to build a stronger economy, create jobs, and improve our state’s infrastructure.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“Absolutely. It's important for the people of the 20th District to have a strong, conservative advocate who knows how to be an effective fighter from day one, build coalitions, and navigate the Senate rules. Someone who can use the diverse interests of the district to ensure its influence is properly represented in key pieces of legislation as they are negotiated. I’m an experienced change maker. That’s what I did in the 90s during my short stint in the General Assembly.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“Since returning to the Kentucky Senate in 2023, I've voted to reduce income taxes, supported investments in roads and public services and continued working to make government more accountable.” (Campaign website)