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Matt Deneen

Matt Deneen

Republican · Kentucky · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Kentucky Senate District 10, Kentucky

Top priorities

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  • limited government and constitutional protections
  • workforce shortages in education
  • support for local businesses and community partnerships
Biography

Matt Deneen is the sitting state senator for Kentucky's 10th District, per the campaign site. He is a former educator, coach, and school administrator, a small-business owner, and was twice elected to the Elizabethtown City Council, per the campaign site. During his first legislative session in 2023 he sponsored bills including Senate Bill 49 on teacher workforce shortages, Senate Bill 119 on sexual assault law, and Senate Bill 60 on motorcycle licensing, per the campaign site. He serves as co-chair of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee and is a member of the Appropriations and Revenue, Judiciary, and Agriculture committees, per the campaign site. He is also the CEO of Deneen Properties LLC, per the campaign site.

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