J.T. Payne (Kentucky)
J.T. Payne (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Payne (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 11. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
Biography
J.T. Payne earned a B.S. in agriculture science, an M.A. in teacher leadership, and an M.A. in education administration from Murray State University.[1] Payne's career experience includes working as an educator and school administrator.[2]
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.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent J.T. Payne is running in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 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 11
J.T. Payne won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 on November 5, 2024.
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| ✔ | | J.T. Payne (R) | 100.0 | 14,964 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. J.T. Payne advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 11.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jonathan Dixon (R) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
