Rachel Roarx
Rachel Roarx (Democratic Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 38. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Roarx (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 38. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
Biography
Rachel Roarx was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Roarx graduated from Holy Cross High School in 2015. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Louisville in 2019.[1][2]
Roarx's career experience includes working as a neighborhood initiatives manager with the Louisville Independent Business Alliance, the executive director of the Southwest Dream Team, and a legislative aide with the Louisville Metro Government. She has served as the board president of The Little Loomhouse and Louisville Girls Leadership.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Roarx was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee
- Committee on Families and Children
- Health and Family Services Committee
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Health and Family Services Committee
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 38
Incumbent Rachel Roarx is running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38
Carrie Sanders McKeehan is running in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 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 38
Incumbent Rachel Roarx defeated Carrie Sanders McKeehan in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 on November 5, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Rachel Roarx (D) | 50.7 | 8,743 |
| Carrie Sanders McKeehan (R) | 49.3 | 8,494 | |
| Total votes: 17,237 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rachel Roarx advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Carrie Sanders McKeehan advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Roarx in this election.
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38
Rachel Roarx defeated Charles Breitenbach in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 on November 8, 2022.
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| ✔ | | Rachel Roarx (D) | 51.5 | 6,522 |
| Charles Breitenbach (R) | 48.5 | 6,146 | ||
| Total votes: 12,668 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rachel Roarx advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Charles Breitenbach advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 38.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Previously, Rachel served the local community in the Office of Councilwoman Nicole George as the Metro Council District 21 Legislative Aide. Before that, Rachel worked at UPS as an Administrative Assistant on nightshift. She is a graduate of Holy Cross High School and the University of Louisville. While there, she majored in Political Science concentrated in Law and Public Policy with a minor in Social Change. Rachel spent six years supporting youth in Jefferson County through her board service with Louisville Girls Leadership. In 2023, Rachel was inducted in the Holy Cross High School Hall of Fame with the Next Generation (30 & Under) Award.
When she is not serving District 38 in Frankfort, Rachel works as a contract worker for Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) and formerly served as the Executive Director of the Southwest Dream Team (SWDT). In her free time, she serves as the nonprofit Immediate Past Board President of the Little Loomhouse and as the Vice President of the Happy Birthday Circle board of directors.- Fighting for union labor and working families.
- Supports affordable access to healthcare for all Kentuckians.
- Supports public education and our teachers.
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2022
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- Supports union workers
- Supports women and families
- Promotes South Louisville with Pride
Problem solver
Kentucky’s state legislature is bicameral.
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 16, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "Rachel Roarx," accessed March 25, 2023
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| Preceded by McKenzie Cantrell (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38 2023-Present |
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