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Peggy Houston-Nienaber

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Peggy Houston-Nienaber

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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Scott High School

Bachelor's

Northern Kentucky University, 1991

Graduate

University of the Cumberlands, 2019

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Kentucky
Religion
Christian
Profession
Educator
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Peggy Houston-Nienaber (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 66. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Houston-Nienaber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Peggy Houston-Nienaber was born in Kentucky. She graduated from Scott High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Kentucky University in 1991 and a graduate degree from the University of the Cumberlands in 2019. Her career experience includes working as an educator, accountant, and realtor.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 66

T.J. Roberts defeated Peggy Houston-Nienaber in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 66 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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T.J. Roberts (R) Candidate Connection
 
70.5
 
16,368
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Peggy Houston-Nienaber (D) Candidate Connection
 
29.5
 
6,861

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,229
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Peggy Houston-Nienaber advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 66.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 66

T.J. Roberts defeated C. Ed Massey in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 66 on May 21, 2024.

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T.J. Roberts Candidate Connection
 
74.2
 
3,365
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C. Ed Massey
 
25.8
 
1,173

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,538
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Peggy Houston-Nienaber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Houston-Nienaber'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 Kentuckian who understands the importance of education in Kentucky and I want to uplift Kentuckians by making our economy, healthcare and education better in Kentucky.
  • Change the seek formula and fund Public Education instead of taking money from it
  • Revise the Certificate of Need and stop the hospital monopoly in NKy and help people with their prescription costs at the pharmacy
  • Vote No to Amendment 2, voting yes will hurt the lower to middle class families in Kentucky our public schools need to be totally funded. Private education should not be funded by public money. Kentucky schools do not have enough now, the Catholic Church needs to stop telling parishioners to vote yes on it. Most of Kentuckians can’t afford private school. Yes will hurt the majority of Kentuckians.
Education, housing and healthcare
Many different local and famous people that are kind and thoughtful and wanting are changing our world for the good
No my political philosophy is the Golden Rule, honest and advocating for others who can’t speak for themselves or need me to speak on their behalf.
Honesty and fairness, doing what the people of their district wants them to do and understanding what helps others.
I have over 18 years of accounting and finance experience, I’ve been a Realtor and a teacher. I have knowledge of government and politics. I have a political science degree and a Masters degree. I have worked in banking , television and insurance industries. I know how to develop relationships and advocate for others
To represent the people that elected them and listen and stand up for their needs and rights
That I have made a difference in this world for the better. I’ve already started this with shiny a light in this dark world and bring kids into the world that are making it better too.
First moon landing
McDonald’s one year
I read a lot I don’t have a favorite I love a lot of different books
Spiderman
You say by Lauren Dagle
My education. obtaining a
College education was hard for me, I’m the first college graduate in my family and I want to make it easier for Kentuckians.
Being able to compromise on issues that are important. And bringing in experts that can explain how bills can impact Kentuckians before they are passed
Education, housing, infrastructure and healthcare
Not really, if they truly care for the people of the state. Unfortunately some people have a self serving agenda for politics. I have a political science degree and grew up with my parents involved in political offices and involved in politics as a child right beside my parents. I’m running because I care about Kentucky children and want out states future to be better.
Yes networking and being friends help to change laws and make our world better. Developing relationships is important to making effective changes.
I believe Gov Andy Beshear is a great role model on placing Kentuckians first and changing the future of Kentucky making it better
I want to concentrate on making it through this one before I think about the future
Yes the fact that the Catholic Church is telling people to vote yes on Amendment 2. It’s selfish on their part to not consider how it will hurt the majority of Kentucky children that need more funds I. The public schools
N/A
No they can’t even agree on simple decisions the divisiveness needs to end by us making the legislation more diverse
Change the seek formula fund public schools and revise the CON and stop the hospital monopoly for better brain Kentucky
democratic women’s club , Jefferson co teachers assn, and the KEA and the nky labor council and others
Education committee, and Labor committee and Healthcare
Transparency and accountability are very important. I was an accountant for 18 years and it’s important to let the public know what’s happening with their money I. Government
It depends on the initiative. We have a state ballot now, how do they want it to change and why do we need a change? Is it out of fear or based on facts

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Campaign finance summary

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Peggy Houston-Nienaber campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Kentucky House of Representatives District 66Lost general$3,470 $0
Grand total$3,470 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2024


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