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Carrie Sanders McKeehan
Candidate, Kentucky House of Representatives District 38
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
May 19, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Eastern Kentucky University and Bellarmine University, 1999
Graduate
Asbury University, 2015
Graduate
Kentucky State University, 2011
Personal
Birthplace
Louisville, KY
Religion
Christian
Profession
Educator
Contact

Carrie Sanders McKeehan (Republican Party) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 38. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]

Biography

Carrie Sanders McKeehan was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University and Bellarmine University in 1999, a graduate degree from Kentucky State University in 2011, and a graduate degree from Asbury University in 2015, . Her career experience includes working as an educator. She has been associated with Right to Life, American Family Association, KY Liberty Caucus, and Constitutional KY.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives 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 election

Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Rachel Roarx is running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 on May 19, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Rachel Roarx
Rachel Roarx

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38

Carrie Sanders McKeehan is running in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 on May 19, 2026.


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2024

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Rachel Roarx defeated Carrie Sanders McKeehan in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rachel Roarx
Rachel Roarx (D) Candidate Connection
 
50.7
 
8,743
Image of Carrie Sanders McKeehan
Carrie Sanders McKeehan (R)
 
49.3
 
8,494

Total votes: 17,237
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rachel Roarx advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Carrie Sanders McKeehan advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sanders McKeehan in this election.

2022

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Josie Raymond defeated Carrie Sanders McKeehan in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Josie Raymond
Josie Raymond (D)
 
73.5
 
16,014
Image of Carrie Sanders McKeehan
Carrie Sanders McKeehan (R) Candidate Connection
 
26.5
 
5,782

Total votes: 21,796
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Josie Raymond defeated Darryl Young Jr. in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Josie Raymond
Josie Raymond
 
77.5
 
3,753
Darryl Young Jr.
 
22.5
 
1,088

Total votes: 4,841
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41

Carrie Sanders McKeehan defeated Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell and Bryan Shepherd in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Carrie Sanders McKeehan
Carrie Sanders McKeehan Candidate Connection
 
44.4
 
848
Image of Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell
Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell Candidate Connection
 
33.0
 
630
Bryan Shepherd
 
22.5
 
430

Total votes: 1,908
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

Candidate Connection

Carrie Sanders McKeehan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sanders McKeehan's responses.

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Carrie Sanders McKeehan was born and raised in Louisville Kentucky and is an Educator in the public and private sector. Prior to being a teacher, Carrie flourished in a career doing Social Services serving families and childcare facilities. She earned her Educational Specialist Degree, Master of Arts in Special Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.
  • As a mother, teacher, community member and church member; I relate to the concerns of our communities as it pertains to safety, school accountability, better jobs and limited government. I will listen to my constituents and represent my community with honesty, care and integrity.
  • As an educator, I am able to advocate for students, parents, teachers and all stakeholders for policies that will strengthen local schools and provide school choice to better serve the needs of our students.
  • I will defend the constitution and liberties that are currently in place that ensures freedom for today and future generations.
I am passionate about policies that support prolife, quality schools, limited government, and local businesses. Additionally, I am passionate of polices that support liberty, safe communities, and strong families.
Honesty

Integrity
Empathy
Faith
Leader
Knowledgeable

Engaging
Honesty

Integrity
Empathy
Faith
Leader
Knowledgeable
Engaging
Understanding

Agreeable
To represent the concerns of my constituents and to make good laws that help our communities.
I worked for The Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a Case Management Specialist and Human Services Surveyor. I worked there for four and half years before becoming an educator.
The ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature is a relationship that is compatible, holds respect and has mutual understanding with each issue.
The greatest challenges our state holds over the next decade is improved educational opportunities, greater fiscal responsibility within our government, and new business opportunities.
I am for a three branch government system for checks and balances that will allow our constitution to be upheld.
Building strong relationships with other legislators is paramount because working together has a better result, which means better laws.
The one that is currently in place.
Education

Health and Family Services
Local Government
Elections

Economic Development
I believe that compromise is necessary for policymaking if the outcome affects my district in a positive way.

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Campaign finance summary


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Carrie Sanders McKeehan campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Kentucky House of Representatives District 38Lost general$122,152 $0
2022Kentucky House of Representatives District 41Lost general$56,968 $0
Grand total$179,121 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2022


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