Cassie Blausey

Cassie Blausey (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 29. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm running to bring steady, thoughtful, and effective leadership to Frankfort, putting people over partisanship.

A lawyer by trade and a teacher at heart, my work in education policy provided me with valuable insights into the challenges facing local families. I understand the struggles Kentuckians face in accessing quality healthcare, education, and support services.

I am determined to put people first in every policy decision to make real, compassionate, and lasting change.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

As a former teacher and proud union member, I have experienced how organized labor protects workers’ rights, improves working conditions, and builds a stronger middle class. Kentucky’s workers deserve more than the status quo. That’s why I will work alongside Labor to repeal Kentucky’s right-to-work law and champion policies that put Kentucky workers and their families first.Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten the health and stability of our communities. In Kentucky, over 250,000 people could lose their health insurance and 35 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, more than any other state in the nation. On top of that, we already have a physician and healthcare worker shortage. These cuts disproportionately impact low-income families, seniors, and those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid for essential care. Without immediate action, we are already losing critical healthcare infrastructure and services as a result of federal and state neglect.Having worked in public schools, I saw firsthand the impact of underfunding on students and educators. Kentucky schools are historically underfunded affecting teacher development, summer programs, and support for English learners. Additionally, the state’s per-student funding is below the national average, and recent changes to the SEEK funding formula do not adequately address these disparities. We must invest in our public education system to ensure every child has access to quality education, regardless of their background or zip code.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe in and champion a working family centered policy platform. Working families are struggling to make ends meet because while costs have soared, wages and benefits have failed to keep pace. The infrastructure designed to support working families like public education, childcare access, collective bargaining, fair labor practices, and healthcare face attacks and defunding at the state and federal level, meaning the working Kentuckians that rely on those systems keep getting less and less investment overall. The General Assembly must focus on policy that strengthens working people and their families because they are the core of Kentucky and what makes us great.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Kentucky AFL-CIO; IBEW Local 369; IUE CWA Local 83761 ; CWA 3310; USW District 8; Better Schools Kentucky / JCTA