James Palumbo
James Palumbo (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 76. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
James Palumbo was born in Lexington, Kentucky. His career experience includes working as a business owner and dive coach. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky.[1]
Palumbo has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- BS Alumni Association
- UK Alumni Association
- HRC
- NAACP
- KHSAA
- CKSDC
- Calvary Baptist Church
- FCPS
- SCS
- MCHS
- Catholic Diocese of Lexington
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 76
James Palumbo is running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 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 76
Anne Donworth won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anne Donworth (D) | 100.0 | 14,790 |
| Total votes: 14,790 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76
Anne Donworth defeated James Palumbo and Joshua Buckman in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anne Donworth | 44.4 | 1,777 |
| James Palumbo | 40.7 | 1,627 | |
 | Joshua Buckman | 14.9 | 594 | |
| Total votes: 3,998 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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I am a lifelong Democrat and have volunteered for numerous Democratic campaigns. I coach diving, and serve on multiple committees to help with policy, rules, and regulations for swim and dive. I am actively involved in the community and supports many different organizations.
My family owns a small business- Palumbo Properties/Palumbo Lumber.- Public Education I am a graduate of Bryan Station high school, and was able to receive phenomenal/valuable instruction from the public school system. Being a high school dive coach now, I am an employee of multiple school systems. I see firsthand the needs of the schools, and know that more resources are desperately needed to meet those needs. I already have relationships established with administrators, teachers, and staff that are crucial to communicate and be the most effective to help our public education system. I am strongly opposed to charter schools and anything that takes funding away from our public schools. Our public schools need more funding, not less.
- Access to Healthcare Put simply, the government should not come between a doctor and a patient’s medical care. Elderly Healthcare Affordability All of the elderly community should have access to the best healthcare possible without it being too expensive for them. Mental Health Help and Access I will be a voice for the community to help end the stigma surrounding Mental Health and work to get more resources available to those in need. Addiction and Recovery Addiction doesn’t discriminate and affects countless people. We need to stop criminalizing the addicts and treat the disease like we do with other diseases. Domestic Abuse I want to make sure we have enough resources available to everyone who needs it and knowing how to access it.
- Racial Civil Rights We need to work on issues of: -Gentrification -Profiling -Healthcare -Redlining -Supports legislation to eliminate racial and economic bias -Supports legislation to eliminate race-based discrimination in policing, courts, and incarceration. -Supports legislation to eliminate race-based bias in education and schools. Fairness and Equality -As a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community, I stand up proudly in support of fairness and equality for all. -I support the Trans Community. I oppose the government involved with parents’ and doctors' decisions for their children’s healthcare. -I support civil rights legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.
Civil Rights
Criminal Justice Reform
Gun Safety
LGBTQ+ Fairness and Equality
Affordable Healthcare
Access to Healthcare
Mental Health
Addiction/Recovery
Domestic Abuse
Animal Welfare
Environment
Supporting the Arts
Small Business
Kentucky Sierra Club
Kentucky Citizens Against Domestic Violence and Pet Abuse
Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction
2024 Mental Health Now Candidate
KY AFL-CIO
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See also
2026 Elections
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