Biography
Almaria Baker is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 28 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Jared Bauman (R).[1][2] She is a teacher and early childhood business owner who also ran for the seat in 2024.[2][3]
Baker was born in Cadiz, Kentucky, and Ballotpedia lists degrees from the University of Louisville (2001 and 2003) and the University of the Cumberlands (2013).[2] In a Ballotpedia survey she described a career as a Jefferson County Public Schools teacher, small business owner (Early Learning Foundation), and adjunct professor at Campbellsville University.[3] She listed community involvement as a member of Delta Sigma Theta, a former NAACP executive board member, a member of the Jefferson County Teachers Association, and an executive board member of the Louisville Democratic Party.[3]
Baker did not win the 2018 Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 15 and the 2022 Democratic primary for this House seat.[2] She was the Democratic nominee in 2024 and received 41.4% of the vote to Bauman's 58.6%.[2] In the survey she named education, including opposition to charter schools, regulation of chemical companies, and support for abortion rights as her key messages.[3]
- 1.Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Almaria Baker - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Almaria Baker - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Kentucky House District 28
Almaria Baker is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kentucky House District 28 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
