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Cassie Lyles
Cassie Lyles (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 30. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Lyles completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Cassie Lyles' career experience includes working as a teacher. She earned a bachelor's degree in 2008, a graduate degree in 2009, and another graduate degree in 2014, all from the University of Louisville.[1]
Lyles has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Jefferson County Teachers Association
- Kentucky Education Association
- National Education Association
- Greater Louisville Central Labor Council
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 30
Cassie Lyles and Max Morley are running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 on May 19, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cassie Lyles completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lyles' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As an educator, my voice is needed in the halls of Frankfort to serve as an advocate for students and teachers. I see the real impacts of the decisions made by our legislators every day whether they directly relate to education or not because each classroom is a reflection of our community. Jefferson County Public Schools are often treated differently than any other school system, and my voice could help draw attention to how that affects students and teachers here. Our schools deserve to be fully funded and educators should not have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Educators should not have their pensions and salaries treated as a political football.
- Kentucky is made up of hardworking people trying to care for their families. All workers deserve to have a safe working environment. Hard working Kentuckians shouldn’t have to take on multiple jobs just to get by. Businesses like to come here because of our excellent work force led and protected by unions. Union voices are needed in the spaces where decisions are being made, and I would be proud to be that voice. I would support the repeal of Right to Work legislation, the reinstatement of the prevailing wage, and any effort to strengthen collective bargaining.
- Too many times Kentuckians are denied access to healthcare either from its lack of availability or because of prohibitive costs. This will only worsen with the cuts that have been approved to Medicaid. Our healthcare workers strive to take care of us in an environment that is difficult to navigate. Healthcare needs to be more readily available to us to keep our kids, our workforce, and our retirees healthy.
Elected officials should be great problem solvers. If the obstacles we faced were easy, life would be a lot easier for a lot of folks. We need representatives who can think creatively and synergize the ideas of their constituents.
They must be compassionate and tough. There is no way any one person can make everyone happy and every elected official will face criticism. You have to be able to take the productive nuggets out of the criticism and let the rest wash off. Even though criticism may come, we need to be compassionate to our neighbors.
Better Schools Kentucky (JCTA)
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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
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