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Tarah Combs LeBlanc

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Tarah Combs LeBlanc
Candidate, Kentucky House of Representatives District 33
Elections and appointments
Next election
May 19, 2026
Education
High school
Woodford County High School
Bachelor's
Centre College, 2004
Graduate
University of Kentucky, 2006
Personal
Profession
Energy consultant
Contact

Tarah Combs LeBlanc (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 33. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[source]

Combs LeBlanc completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tarah Combs LeBlanc earned a high school diploma from Woodford County High School, a bachelor's degree from Centre College in 2004, and a graduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 2006. Her career experience includes working as an energy consultant.[1]

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.

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General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Jason Michael Nemes (R) is running in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 on November 3, 2026.

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Jason Michael Nemes (R)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33

Tarah Combs LeBlanc (D) and Jennifer Hardin (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 on May 19, 2026.


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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Jason Michael Nemes (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 without appearing on the ballot.

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Tarah Combs LeBlanc completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Combs LeBlanc's responses.

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I am a lifelong Kentuckian, a working mom, a wife to a veteran, and an advocate for everyday Kentuckians. I grew up in a working class family in Woodford County, and am a graduate of the public school system. I went to Centre College, attending on scholarship and Pell Grants, where I earned my psychology degree. I later completed a master’s in counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, worked in social work, and moved into energy consulting in 2008. I am a proud wife to a wonderfully supportive husband and veteran, and I am the lucky mom of three and bonus mom to one. I’m a soccer and cheer mom, a PTO board member, and part of a grassroots group working to defend democracy. Motherhood taught me how to manage chaos with calm, plan ahead when everything changes at once, and get things done under pressure. Those skills translate directly to leadership, because governing is about balancing urgent needs, limited resources, and real people’s lives. That work has only deepened my commitment to state policy that helps families thrive. I understand the squeeze families are under because I live it daily. I juggle childcare and school schedules, stretch paychecks, watch utility and grocery costs climb, and navigate healthcare and workplace rules that too often favor the powerful. What happens in Frankfort shows up at the kitchen table, and families feel it every day. I’m running because I want to build a Kentucky that puts people first, not corporations.
  • Affordability for all Kentuckians. Childcare, groceries, housing, healthcare, and education should not force families into constant tradeoffs. Kentucky can invest in universal pre-K, strengthen public schools, support affordable childcare, and make healthcare more accessible. Instead of holding money back for income tax reductions that tilt toward the top, we should prioritize the everyday costs families face.
  • Healthcare is dignity. I believe healthcare should be there when your family needs it, without fear, delay, or impossible bills. I would fight for state policies that lower costs, protect Medicaid, and strengthen the doctors, clinics, and hospitals our communities depend on. I also believe women and families must be trusted to make decisions about their own bodies. To close gaps in outcomes, we need real investment in preventive care, maternal health, and local services so every family, in every zip code, has a fair chance at staying healthy.
  • Fair pay and safety at work are paramount. Full-time work should mean stability. Paychecks should keep up with the cost of living. Workers deserve safe workplaces, predictable hours, and the ability to support their families without constant financial stress. Kentucky’s economy should reward work, not just wealth. Unions make the middle-class strong, and are essential.
I support policies that help with affordability, protecting public schools and community resources, and healthcare access. Fully funding public school and transportation, and raising the pay for teachers to address the educator shortage. Healthcare for all, and if we can't get there yet, working towards expanding access to Medicaid and subsidizing premiums. Increasing minimum wage and upholding and expanding the rights of unions. Helping with the costs of childcare via subsidies and Universal Pre-K. Kentuckians deserve bodily autonomy and personal privacy, and the state should not interfere in private medical decisions or family matters. I believe in changing the tax structure so that the top 5% pay their fair share.
As a newer candidate, I’m focused on earning the trust of voters and community members every day. Support from neighbors, parents, and local volunteers is building, and I look forward to sharing formal endorsements as the campaign continues.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 23, 2026


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