Changemaker Conversation: Laurie Campbell KY House District 7

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Blue Dot Podcast's 2026 Changemaker Candidate Conversation Series, Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl sit down with Laurie Campbell, Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 7 in Daviess County. A former educator, small business owner, and community advocate, Campbell shares what inspired her to enter public service and why she believes now is the right time to serve.The conversation focuses on the issues Campbell says voters care about most: affordability, rising costs of living, public education funding, childcare, housing, and government accountability. She discusses the ongoing challenges facing Kentucky schools, concerns about declining state support, and why she believes lawmakers should focus less on culture wars and more on the everyday struggles families are facing.Campbell also talks about the importance of representation, transparency in government, and engaging directly with constituents. She reflects on her campaign experience, the impact challengers can have on local democracy, and the growing sense among many Kentuckians that they deserve leaders who listen and respond to their communities.