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Margaret Plattner

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Margaret Plattner
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Denison University

Graduate

Catholic University of America

Law

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Personal
Birthplace
Louisville, Ky.
Profession
Teacher
Contact

Margaret Plattner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 33. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Plattner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Margaret Plattner was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She obtained a B.A. from Denison University, an M.A. from the Catholic University of America, and a J.D. from the Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. Plattner joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2020. She is involved with New Roots, a non-profit in Louisville that describes itself as "founded on the belief that fresh food is a basic human right. "[1][2]

Elections

2020

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Jason Michael Nemes defeated Margaret Plattner in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jason Michael Nemes
Jason Michael Nemes (R)
 
54.1
 
15,186
Image of Margaret Plattner
Margaret Plattner (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.9
 
12,861

Total votes: 28,047
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Margaret Plattner advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jason Michael Nemes advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Margaret Plattner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Plattner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a Navy veteran and an educator with 20+ years serving in KY state government. This includes transportation, veterans affairs, teen tobacco prevention, campaign finance and as a board member on the KY Commission of Women. I served in five governor administrations. I also served as a legislative liaison for two agencies (Transportation and Veteran Affairs). I am running for public office because I believe we need to elect more servant leaders with government experience. I am honored to run for elected office and will serve the district and the state thoughtfully and with an open mind.
  • Support quality public education and our teachers
  • Support healthcare and worker equity
  • Support small businesses and entrepreneurship
1. Expand KY election laws to include direct vote by mail and early voting.

2. Build a new economy in KY with data science, technology, healthcare, infrastructure investment and environmental sustainability.

3. Create an automatic IRA retirement savings plan for a gig workers, independent contractors and employees who do not have access to a 401(k) style plan.

4. Reform criminal justice system to include decriminalization of 1-3 ounces of marijuana possession (civil fine only; no jail time). Expunge non-violent felony records once the sentence is completed. Cash bail reform.

5. Invest in college education affordability and affordable healthcare for every one.
I found the Nichomachean Ethics by Aristotle enlightening. He supported community well-being (happiness) and stressed the importance of moderation.
To be thought of as a decent human being.
Growing a new economy and ensuring a college education for all who want one.

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External links

Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 30, 2020
  2. New Roots, "About," accessed July 6, 2020


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