Emily Myers Callaway (born June 6, 1978) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the

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since January 1, 2023. She represents Kentucky's 37th House district which includes parts of

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and Jefferson County.

Background

Callaway graduated from

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before attending the

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. She works as a substitute teacher at Whitefield Academy. She identifies as a

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Political career

Elections

* 2022 Callaway won the 2022 Republican primary with 1,302 votes (62.8%) against Jimmy Maricle, and won the

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with 7,494 votes (57.9%), unseating Democratic incumbent Jeffery Donohue. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. * 2024 Callaway was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary and won the

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with 10,330 votes (56.4%) against Democratic candidate John Stovall.

References

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