The Democrats in this district are fired up. We are the only district in the Lexington area that isn’t represented by a Democrat, which means this is going to be the race to watch and I can get attention and support from across the region. The incumbent, Rep. Chad Covington, is vulnerable — he has barely won his last couple elections, beating challengers by a couple points.

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              I’m Nicole Strong, and I’m the candidate who can beat him this time. In addition to the Democrats, I can win over the independents that I need to put me over the top. Polling shows they care about business and education. I’m no stranger to the private sector. As a leader on the communications team of one of the city’s largest employers, Delicious Corporation, I have a strong network in the business community and know what it takes for a business to be competitive in this environment. We need Frankfort to do the right thing and lend a hand.

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              I’m also the education candidate. The local teachers’ union endorsed me early because of my track record fighting for teachers and students. I have volunteered with Literacy for All since college and served on their Board for the past several years. My husband, who is a teacher, and I actively supported the teachers of Jefferson County during the strike last year. Meanwhile, Rep. Covington has continuously voted to divert funds from teachers’ pensions — which is core to my family’s future financial stability.

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              I’m so honored to have the support of all the local Democratic state representatives and an experienced staff to target and earn the votes we need. We have a strong base of volunteers, with canvasses going on every day. And we’re hearing great feedback from voters.

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Ending if she’s at the relationship-building stage: Can we meet next week?

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Ending if she’s at the endorsement stage: Your PAC’s donation would mean a lot to me and my campaign. Will you endorse and donate to my campaign for Kentucky’s 33rd District State Representative and recruit your members to volunteer for my campaign?