Beverly Chester-Burton
Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 44. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Chester-Burton (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 44. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Beverly Chester-Burton earned master's degrees in education and teaching and a specialist degree in education.[1] Chester-Burton's career experience includes working as a teacher with Stuart Elementary School. She has served as the mayor of Shively, Kentucky, and the director of the Jefferson County Teachers Association.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Chester-Burton was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
- House Local Government Committee
- House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
2023-2024
Chester-Burton was assigned to the following committees:
- House Local Government Committee
- House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
- House State Government Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- State Government 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.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Beverly Chester-Burton (D), Jesten Slaw (D), and Kenya Wade (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
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2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Beverly Chester-Burton won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beverly Chester-Burton (D) | 100.0 | 12,888 |
| Total votes: 12,888 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Beverly Chester-Burton defeated Shreeta Waldon and Daniel Cockrell in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beverly Chester-Burton | 50.7 | 1,646 |
 | Shreeta Waldon | 28.3 | 918 | |
 | Daniel Cockrell | 21.1 | 684 | |
| Total votes: 3,248 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Beverly Chester-Burton won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beverly Chester-Burton (D) | 100.0 | 9,091 |
| Total votes: 9,091 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Beverly Chester-Burton advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joni Jenkins (D)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2025.
- Americans for Prosperity - Kentucky — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Greater Louisville Inc. — Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Family Foundation of Kentucky — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - Kentucky — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Greater Louisville Inc. — Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Family Foundation of Kentucky — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023.
- Greater Louisville Inc. — Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Noteworthy events
Arrest for drunken driving (2024)
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
On August 27, 2024, Chester-Burton was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. She was charged with reckless driving and a second offense of driving under the influence.[3]
On August 30, 2024, Chester-Burton pleaded not guilty to both charges.[4]
In October 2025, Chester-Burton entered an Alford plea, a type of guilty plea wherein a defendant maintains their innocence but admits the prosecution's case will likely result in a conviction. She was sentenced to ten days of home incarceration and fined $909. Additionally, the plea deal required her to undergo alcohol treatment.[5][6]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative Beverly Chester-Burton (D)," accessed March 25, 2023
- ↑ Emerge Kentucky, "Mayor Beverly Chester-Burton," accessed March 25, 2023
- ↑ News From The States, "Democratic state lawmaker arrested for driving under the influence," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ courier journal, "Kentucky lawmaker pleads not guilty to DUI, reckless driving charges," accessed September 4, 2024
- ↑ Lexington Herald-Leader, “Kentucky Democratic state representative on house arrest for 2024 DUI incident" accessed October 23, 2025
- ↑ Louisville Public Media, “Democratic Kentucky lawmaker sentenced for second DUI charge" accessed October 23, 2025
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| Preceded by Joni Jenkins (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 2023-Present |
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