Ben Mudd
Ben Mudd (Republican Party) is running for election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 14. Mudd declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
Mudd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ben Mudd earned a degree from the University of Kentucky in 2012. His career experience includes working as a pharmacist.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14
Malcolm Jones (D) and Carrie Gribbins Truitt (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on May 19, 2026.
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| Malcolm Jones | ||
| Carrie Gribbins Truitt | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Brian Bayers | ||
 | Stephen Carney | |
 | Ben Mudd | |
| Dallas Robinson | ||
| Lynn Shelburne | ||
| Peggy Smith | ||
| James Victery | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jimmy Higdon (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ben Mudd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mudd's responses.
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- Protecting Faith, Family, and Freedom Ben is unapologetically pro-life and pro-family. He believes in protecting religious freedom, defending the unborn, and standing up for traditional values. He will fight back against government overreach and safeguard our constitutional rights — including the Second Amendment.
- Fighting for Small Towns and Farmers Ben has lived and worked in small-town Kentucky his entire life. He’ll champion policies that support local farmers, reduce burdens on small business owners, and make sure rural voices are heard in Frankfort. Less red tape. Lower taxes. More freedom to grow.
- Cutting Taxes and Shrinking Government Ben supports strong public schools, vocational training, and real-world career pathways that prepare the next generation for success. He believes in giving parents more say and making education practical, relevant, and locally driven.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 31, 2025
