Rep. Michael Meredith Files for Re-election in 2026

Meredith was joined by Andy Alford and Tanya Hodges, who signed in his support.

Edmonson Voice Report:
District 19 State Representative Michael Lee Meredith filed paperwork this week for re-election to continue representing Edmonson County and part of Warren County. Meredith submitted his filing papers in person at the Secretary of State's office, officially entering the 2026 Republican Primary.

A released statement from his campaign said "Raised on a family farm and guided by the principles he learned there – faith, hard work, and honesty – Meredith has served the families of South-Central Kentucky in Frankfort for over fifteen years. As Chair of the House Banking & Insurance Committee, Meredith has focused on the issues that hit closest to home: good jobs, strong schools, safe communities, and respect for the values that make Kentucky special. Meredith's tenure has delivered real results. He led the successful effort to build a state-of-the-art veterans' nursing home in Bowling Green, fought for better pay and benefits for first responders, helped families afford prescription drugs, and supported expansion of vocational training opportunities in Edmonson County and Bowling Green. As a local banker, he brings a practical understanding of the challenges families and small businesses face."

Rep. Michael Meredith filed to run for re-election in 2026.

In the statement, Meredith said that leadership starts with showing up and listening.

"When neighbors need help or businesses need a hand cutting through red tape, I’m in the middle of the work, not watching from the sidelines," he stated. "We’ve made real progress. Our families deserve leaders who are focused on job growth and get things done.”

Meredith's statement said his priorities include:

• Bringing more investments and job growth to Edmonson and Warren counties
• Strengthening workforce development so young people can build their futures here
• Protecting life, faith, and freedom as the community grows
• Defending the values that make Kentucky special: faith, family, and freedom
• Making sure the government serves with less bureaucracy and more common sense

Rep. Meredith was joined by local petitioners Tanya Hodges, retired former Edmonson County Circuit Court Clerk, and local farmer and business owner Andy Alford who both signed in his support.

For more information, visit MeredithForKentucky.com or follow "Elect Michael Lee Meredith 19th District State Representative" on Facebook.