Biography
Chris Waddell is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15, running against incumbent Republican Rebecca Raymer in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A business owner, he says in a Ballotpedia survey that he promotes professional wrestling events in Kentucky.[2][3]
Chris Waddell earned a high school diploma from Muhlenberg High School, and his career experience includes working as a business owner.[2] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Waddell said he was born and raised in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, in a working-class family.[3] He wrote that he began community organizing as a child by hosting professional wrestling events in his backyard and that since 2010 he has promoted professional wrestling events weekly in small towns across Kentucky.[3]
Waddell wrote that he is running on "Goodness, Peace and Common Sense" and listed strengthening public education among his priorities.[3]
- 1.Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Chris Waddell - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Chris Waddell - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey responses) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Kentucky House District 15
Chris Waddell is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kentucky House District 15 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
