Laurie Campbell

Laurie Campbell is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Suzanne Miles.[1] A former Daviess County Public Schools employee and small business owner, she says her top priority is protecting and strengthening Kentucky's public schools.[2]

Laurie Campbell graduated from Ballard High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 1988.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a Louisville native who spent 10 years in managerial roles at National City before relocating to Owensboro more than 30 years ago.[2] She said she was active in nonprofit work, including Junior League and service as Daviess County CASA Board Chair, and served 19 years on a School-Based Decision Making Council.[2] She also said she worked 13 years for Daviess County Public Schools, and that she serves on the Daviess County Democratic Party Executive Committee.[2]

Campbell said in the survey that she opposes diverting taxpayer dollars to private schools and favors fully funding public education, pre-K for all, smaller class sizes, and higher teacher and staff pay.[2] She also listed raising wages, protecting Medicaid, modernizing family leave, and affordable childcare and housing among her priorities.[2]

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