Biography
Stephanie White is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 59 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican David Osborne.[1] A high school math teacher and small business owner, she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville and won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary.[1][2]
Stephanie White earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 2000, a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2024, and a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville in 2024.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, founded online family resources LouisvilleFamilyFun.net and OldhamFamilyFun.net, and has worked in digital media, marketing, and public relations for over 15 years.[2] She said she currently serves as a high school math teacher.[2]
White defeated Pandora Sears in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary, 80.5% to 19.5%.[1] In the survey, she named affordability for families, increased state funding for schools and teacher salaries, and affordable high-quality healthcare as her key campaign messages.[2]
- 1.Stephanie White (Kentucky) - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Stephanie White, 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 59
Stephanie White is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kentucky House District 59 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
