Husband, Father, Public Servant

Giving our district a seat at the table in the majority.

• Chris brought back over $1 billion in investment for our community to improve our roads and reduce traffic congestion.
• Voted for the 2026 road plan (HB 502) that put Jefferson County first in the state for transportation funding.
• Secured $5 million to improve Bardstown Road and Thixton Lane intersection
• Secured $1.75 million to improve the Bardstown Road and Cedar Creek intersection

A seat at the table. Real results for our roads.

For too long, Louisville sent tax dollars to Frankfort and got too little back. Chris gives the 29th District a seat in the majority — and he’s used it, helping bring back over $1 billion in investment for our community to improve our roads and reduce traffic congestion on some of our busiest corridors.

• In 2026, Chris voted for the state road plan (House Bill 502) that put Jefferson County first in Kentucky for transportation funding.
• This has included major work on I-65, Taylorsville Road, and Bardstown Road. 

Better jobs will come if we make public safety a priority, invest in education and vocational training, support small businesses, and attract new industries. As a member of the House Small Business & Information Technology Committee, Chris is focused on cutting red tape for the small businesses that drive our economy and building an economic future that benefits every corner of the 29th District.

Fix JCPS, focus on students over systems, and equip our kids with career-ready skills.

• Co-sponsored House Bill 1 (2026), which brought a new federal scholarship tax credit to Kentucky families. This is now law, overriding the Governor’s veto.
• Voted to cap pay increases for superintendents and school administrators to no more than those awarded to classroom teachers, and ties a district’s SEEK eligibility to this limit (SB 2 2026)
• Voted to restructure the JCPS school board and redefine the school board’s role to focus on long term planning and accountability.

Supporting our police officers to fight crime in Louisville.

• Endorsed by the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police.
• Co-sponsored House Bill 4 (2026), making the grooming of a minor a felony in Kentucky. This passed unanimously and was signed into law.

Safety is Chris’ number one concern.

In order to create the vibrant community that we all want Louisville to be, people must feel safe in their neighborhoods, they must feel safe coming downtown to a restaurant or an event, and they shouldn’t have to worry about getting carjacked at a stoplight. We must hold those who commit crimes accountable, and not allow liberal judges and prosecutors to keep putting criminals back on the streets.

Chris’ experience in public safety includes working with law enforcement to get them the tools and training they need. Chris has had a hand in providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology” – an incredible life-saving asset in high crime areas of Louisville. In Frankfort, Chris has continued to support our police officers, and he is proud to carry the endorsement of the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police. 

• Chris sponsored legislation to strengthen benefits for law enforcement (HB 297).
• He also co-sponsored House Bill 4, which made grooming a minor a felony and passed both chambers without a single “no” vote.
• Co-Sponsor of House Bill 422 known as “Logans Law” that strengthens the legal standard for an insanity defense.

Chris understands that “accountability” and “redemption” work hand in hand. He has volunteered in prison ministry through Highview Baptist Church for many years, working with those convicted of crimes to reform their lives, get training to help become more productive and find a role for God in reestablishing their standing within our community.

Eliminate the state income tax.

Inflation is taking a big bite out of the family budget. With his background, Chris is knowledgeable on tax issues and ready to push legislation that eases this burden.

Chris has had success helping to stop the creation of new tax burdens in Louisville, such as the tripling of health insurance premium taxes, and when he helped to stop increases in occupational taxes. Both times, Chris was part of the solution to find efficiencies within our current budget without needing to increase taxes. State government will be no different.  Chris is a strong supporter of lowering the state income tax to zero, so we can attract new investment, brings good jobs to the state and be economically competitive with our surrounding states.

Get Kentuckians back to work in good, high-paying jobs.

For over 20 years, Chris Lewis has planned and collaborated with government leadership to achieve better opportunities for Louisville. He knows this is a dynamic issue that needs to be tackled from multiple sides. Better jobs will come if we make public safety a priority, invest in education and vocational training, support small businesses, and attract new industries. Just like he has been dedicated to Louisville’s growth, he is dedicated to building an economic future that benefits every corner of our community.

Chris Lewis is a conservative Christian with decades of experience advancing common sense principles at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Chris is proud to be Pro-Life and believes in the sanctity of human life.

He is also a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and has fought to protect the rights of gun owners in Frankfort.

His track record includes fighting back against radical policies in Louisville and bringing real transparency and accountability to Metro Government. He accomplished this first through the ethics code overhaul at Metro Council, and now through state law. Chris has the experience we need and a record of successfully protecting our values and freedoms in both City Hall and in Frankfort.

Provide recovery and mental health services.

Chris doesn’t just “talk the talk” when it comes to helping vulnerable groups. Together with his family, Chris has been involved with Highview Baptist Church, going on several mission trips to poverty-stricken areas in Eastern Kentucky. He has witnessed the fallout of drug addiction and knows the difference between government lip service and the local charities that are helping people.

Getting homeless off the streets is a process that begins when our residents get involved with their local church, civic group, or food pantry. We need to do a better job of making sure people aren’t living on the streets and provide them with the mental health and addiction recovery services they desperately need. At the same time, we also must stop homeless camps from popping up everywhere across the community and prevent aggressive panhandlers from approaching people on our streets and sidewalks. Chris is a supporter of organizations like Fern Creek Highview United Ministries – ministries that help homeless community members cover their basic needs and provide opportunities for them to help themselves.