Our Endorsed Candidates
The Political Women’s Council is pleased to announce our list of endorsed candidates for the 2026 General Election in Kentucky. These candidates may be counted on to support the progressive issues that move Kentucky’s women and families forward. Please join The Council and vote for them in November!
- Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman Governor
- Sarah Martin Jefferson County Attorney
- Steve Yancy Jefferson County Sheriff
- Karen Berg State Senator 26
- Lisa Wilner State Rep 35
- Rachel Roarx State Rep 38
- Suhas Kulkarni State Rep 48
- Dr Christian Furman State Senator 6
- Almaria Baker State Rep 28
- Sarah Cole McIntosh State Senator 36
- Jennifer Hardin State Rep 33
- Stephanie White State Rep 59
- Melina Hettiaratchi Metro Council 11
- Betsy Ruhe Metro Council 21
- Karen Faulkner District Court 8
- William Moynahan Court of Appeals 5th
Who are we, and what's Our Mission?
Established in 1972, we have worked to increase women's participation in the political process. Now as The Political Women's Council (TPWC), we continue to identify, recruit, train and support pro choice women and men for election and appointment to public office.
The Principles that Guide our Mission
- To strive for equality for all women
- To ensure reproductive freedom
- To achieve quality dependent care
- To eradicate sexism, racism, anti-Semitism, ageism, ableism, violence, poverty and discrimination on the basis of religion or sexual orientation
