EDUCATOR VELVET DOWDY FILES TO RUN FOR KENTUCKY STATE REPRESENTATIVE

FRANKFORT, KY – Henderson Democrat and educator Velvet Dowdy filed papers with the
Kentucky Secretary of State Friday declaring her candidacy for State Representative in the 11th
district, which is made up of Henderson County.
Dowdy said, “Today, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the new Henderson state
house seat. We need leaders who will put the needs and concerns of Henderson ahead of
toxic partisan politics and the narrow interests of Frankfort insiders. I’m running not to gain
power for myself but to give it back to the people of Henderson. I look forward to listening
to the voters and working to earn their support.”
“We can do things like prioritize public education, deliver affordable, accessible healthcare,
support our agriculture community and make critical investments in our people. I am
excited to lend my voice to fight for these things and the people of Henderson.”
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Velvet Dowdy is a mother, career educator, and lifelong Kentuckian. Now, she’s running for
State Representative in District 11 to protect our public schools, seek new funding sources for
the state that will support agriculture and economic development, and to bring a Henderson-first
approach to Frankfort. To learn more about Velvet and her campaign, visit
www.velvetdowdy.com. You can also connect with the campaign on Twitter and Facebook.
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