Matt Lockett
Matt Lockett (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 39. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Lockett (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 39. The Republican primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Matt Lockett's career experience includes working as a financial advisor and as a division director with the Kentucky Department of Insurance. Lockett has volunteered with the National Alzheimer's Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Lockett was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Banking and Insurance Committee, Vice Chair
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
2023-2024
Lockett was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee, Vice Chair
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- House Local Government Committee
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Local Government Committee
2021-2022
Lockett was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- House Local Government Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Matt Lockett (R) and Ryan Stanford (D) are running in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Ryan Stanford (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Matt Lockett (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 without appearing on the ballot.
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2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Matt Lockett defeated Ryan Stanford in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Lockett (R) | 59.6 | 12,660 |
| Ryan Stanford (D) | 40.4 | 8,593 | |
| Total votes: 21,253 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ryan Stanford advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt Lockett advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39.
Endorsements
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Pledges
Lockett signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Matt Lockett defeated Gwendolyn Mitchell in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Lockett (R) | 59.6 | 8,329 |
| Gwendolyn Mitchell (D) | 40.4 | 5,640 | ||
| Total votes: 13,969 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Gwendolyn Mitchell advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt Lockett advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39
Matt Lockett defeated Carolyn Dupont in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Lockett (R) | 61.1 | 13,485 |
 | Carolyn Dupont (D) | 38.9 | 8,574 | |
| Total votes: 22,059 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Carolyn Dupont advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39
Matt Lockett defeated Jay Corman in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Lockett | 59.9 | 3,143 |
 | Jay Corman | 40.1 | 2,108 | |
| Total votes: 5,251 | |||
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2012
Lockett ran in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and was defeated by incumbent Robert R. Damron (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Robert Damron Incumbent |
56.3% | 8,184 | |
| Republican | Matt Lockett | 43.7% | 6,364 | |
| Total Votes | 14,548 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Lockett and his wife Beth have two children.[4]
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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2022.
- Americans for Prosperity - Kentucky — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- 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 2021.
- 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.
- Kentucky Comeback — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported by the organization.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Matt Lockett for State Representative, "About," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
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