Chad Aull

Civil Rights

While progress has been made, sadly discrimination against the LGBTQ community is still widespread, affecting people in employment, housing, health care, access to credit, and so many other areas of life. In a recent survey, more than a quarter of LGBTQ people reported experiencing sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination, causing a significant number of people to avoid public places like stores, restaurants, and even doctors’ offices. In Kentucky, urban centers like Lexington and Louisville have led by passing local ordinances, but we need a state law that once and for all bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Learn more

We must protect and expand voting rights so that everyone — from the college student, to the busy parent juggling kids, to the 9-5 employee with limited time-off, to the shift worker with unpredictable hours — has the opportunity to have their say in our democracy. We should not only expand voting hours on Election Day, we need no-excuse early voting for mail-in and drop off ballots. Learn more

Education

I stand with Governor Beshear in his call to give all school employees an 11% pay raise. Learn more

I attended public schools and my children both attend public schools in Lexington. Our highly-qualified teachers and classified employees work hard laying the groundwork for our children’s future success. Our elected officials ought to do everything they can to ensure our schools have the resources necessary to match that effort. This includes fully-funding the public pension system so we can not only attract and retain top quality teachers, but we can keep our promise to lifelong educators who have given their lives to teaching and training our kids. Learn more

Environment / Energy

There is no doubt that climate change is real. I come from a family of farmers, so I know how important our land, water, and air are to our way of life. That is why I strongly support new solar energy efforts that are emerging around the state. Learn more

Healthcare

Access to affordable, high-quality health care should be a right for all Kentuckians. That’s not just the ability to see a doctor when you feel sick, but also the ability to afford necessary prescription medications, preventative care visits, and access to reproductive health care for women. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

The minimum wage in Kentucky is 7.25. Working at that hourly rate leaves a full-time worker well below the poverty line in Kentucky – a fact that is completely unacceptable. We must pass legislation that will increase the minimum wage to 15 an hour, with limited exceptions. Learn more