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Fredrick Fountain
Fredrick Fountain (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 1. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Fountain completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Fredrick Fountain was born in Paducah, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University in 2015 and graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2018. His career experience includes working as an educator. He has been associated with KEA & Prince Hall Master Masons Of Kentucky.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Steven Rudy defeated Fredrick Fountain in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Rudy (R) | 76.7 | 16,074 |
 | Fredrick Fountain (D)  | 23.3 | 4,881 | |
| Total votes: 20,955 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Fredrick Fountain advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Rudy advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 1.
Endorsements
Fountain received the following endorsements.
Pledges
Fountain signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Fredrick Fountain completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fountain's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a member of the Prince Hall Masons of Kentucky and Stone Square Lodge #5, I have witnessed the strength that comes from unity and support among brothers. My faith plays a crucial role as a member of Mountain Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where I serve as a musician. I believe in the teachings of the Bible, which remind us of our duty to care for one another. As it says in Proverbs 31:8-9, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
In the spirit of these teachings and inspired by President Obama’s words, “The future rewards those who press on, I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on,” I am running for office. I aim to be a voice for those who have been marginalized in our district and state, as I believe that everyon- Womens Reproductive Rights
- Education Reform
- Union Workers Reform
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024
