Joseph Redmon

Joseph Redmon is the Republican candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 27 in the November 3, 2026 general election, after winning the May 19 Republican primary with 43.0% of the vote.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired soldier who worked for six years in Kabul and six years as executive director of the Transit Authority of Central Kentucky.[2]

Redmon said in a Ballotpedia survey that he has been married for 43 years, has two children and three grandchildren, and has lived in Meade County for more than 29 years.[2] He said he holds bachelor's and master's degrees in political science and government from the University of Louisville.[2] Redmon defeated Rachelle Frazier, Paul Smith and Sandra Carter in the 2026 Republican primary; no incumbent sought the seat.[1]

In the same survey, Redmon listed three campaign messages: opposition to abortion, support for what he called an opportunity economy, and a goal of shrinking state government.[2] He named affordable housing and supporting families as his policy interests, and listed Kentucky Right to Life, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Freedom's Heritage Forum as endorsers.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.