On Monday, I had the honor of hosting a #MountainDemocrat Listening Tour stop right here in Fayette County, and I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and shared their stories. Folks came ready with a real desire to make our community stronger. #KY06

From one Eastern Kentuckian to another—huge congratulations to Tyler Childers on his #Grammy win. You’ve carried our hills, stories, and soul to the world stage. Proud of you and where we come from. 💙

This year marks 100 years of celebrating Black history. A century of honoring resilience, brilliance, and the leaders and everyday people who shaped our nation. Black history is American history. This month and always.

Kristi Noem's actions have cost lives. She's ignoring the Constitution. She should be removed from office. Now. Accountability matters. No one is above the law. #KY06

Today, we pause to remember the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of others targeted by hate and violence. Holocaust Remembrance Day calls us to remember the truth, confront antisemitism, and refuse dehumanization—always. Never forget. Never again.

Kentucky bourbon isn’t just a brand; it’s jobs, farmers, and small businesses. In @nationaljournal.com, I talked with James Downs about how reckless tariffs put our signature industry at risk. We should be growing Kentucky’s economy, not punishing it. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730781/don...

Folks aren’t asking for luxury — they’re asking for stability. Americans feel the middle class is out of reach as costs rise for housing, health care, education, and retirement. It’s time for common-sense solutions that actually lower costs. #KY06 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...

Enough is enough.

We must confront the role of ICE. Enough is enough.

You better believe I'll be celebrating this today! Who's with me? nationaltoday.com/national-cof...

Honored to spend #MLKDay in community across Central KY. Starting at the 31st Annual Unity Breakfast and then walking together in Lexington’s Freedom March. The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. lives in how we show up for justice, dignity, and one another.

Today’s Mountain Dem Listening Tour stop in Estill County reminded me why listening matters. No speeches. No talking points. Just neighbors sharing what’s on their minds and what they need from leaders who show up and listen. #KY06

I was honored to attend the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in Scott County this morning at First Christian Church, hosted by the Georgetown-Scott County NAACP. Grateful to see so many friends and to hear powerful words from Raymond Burse.

Fewer Central Kentuckians enrolled in ACA plans as premiums spike and tax credits expire. That means families paying more or losing coverage. Health care shouldn’t be out of reach. #KY06 #HealthCare #FliptheSixth abcnews.go.com/Health/14-mi...

Spent tonight hanging out with my dear friends at the Bluegrass Central Labor Council. I’ll always stand with working people for good jobs, fair pay, safe workplaces, and the freedom to organize. When workers win, Kentucky wins. #KY06

I joined today’s rally in Lexington because defending democracy means showing up. Our Constitution demands due process, accountability, and limits on government power. When any agency abuses its authority, all of our freedoms are at risk.

I cannot believe people can watch that video, know they withheld a doctor on the street from accessing her, then removed all evidence and have such differing points of view. There aren't two sides to what we've all witnessed.

Honored to be endorsed by Elect Democratic Women! This momentum matters. Please chip in $10 today to help us fight for working families and affordable health care in Central Kentucky! bit.ly/flipthesixth #KY06 #FliptheSixth #MountainDemocrat

January 6th was an attack on our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power at the U.S. Capitol. We can never minimize what happened or excuse political violence. Democracy only works when we tell the truth, defend it, and choose country over chaos. #KY06

I’m launching my Mountain Democrat Listening Tour — visiting all 16 counties of KY-06 to listen, learn, and lift up local voices. This isn’t about speeches. It’s about you. Check the dates, bring a friend, and let’s talk. #KY06 #FliptheSixth #MountainDemocrat

90,000 Kentuckians face massive premium hikes as ACA tax credits expire, with some seeing costs jump hundreds of dollars a month. This isn’t abstract policy. It’s families rationing meds and skipping care. We must act. www.wkyt.com/2025/12/29/k...

Happy New Year! Let's #FlipTheSixth in '26!

Who remembers $10 Tuesdays from when I was campaigning for the state legislature? We're running that back! Any amount you can give between now and the end of the year helps. Please click this link to donate today! bit.ly/cs10tuesdays

Kentucky just secured $212.9M to strengthen rural health care because @andybeshearky.bsky.social shows up for working families. I saw it firsthand when I served in Frankfort. Housing. Health care. Results. That’s what leadership looks like in KY. #KY06 www.lex18.com/news/coverin...

Farmers are paying more for fuel and fertilizer and losing export markets because of Trump’s tariffs. At the same time, families are bracing for higher health care costs as rural hospitals close. That’s not an A+ economy. It’s working people paying the price. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

Merry Christmas from my momma!

Christmas morning in my childhood home—coffee, family, and the mountains that raised me. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas filled with love and gratitude. #MerryChristmas #MountainDemocrat

The Trump administration tried to slash HUD housing support. Thank you to @andybeshearky.bsky.social for always standing up for us and fighting to make sure people have a safe place to call home.

Being a Mountain Democrat isn’t about geography. It’s about values that have been handed down through front-porch conversations, church suppers, union halls, and kitchen tables across this state.

When a 230-year-old Kentucky bourbon pauses distilling, that’s not “market forces." It’s chaos from Washington tariffs. Trade wars are hurting jobs, farmers, and communities in Central Kentucky. We deserve steady leadership that protects our livelihoods. #KY06 #FliptheSixth

There is still time to get your favorite Mountain Democrat gear before the end of the year! Use our Holiday Discount Code -- HOLIDAYS2025 -- to fill your stockings! store.cherlynnstevenson.com

President Trump's claims about jobs and wages simply aren't true.

New data shows 1 in 5 Kentucky kids live in poverty. That’s unacceptable. A #MountainDemocrat believes kids come first: food on the table, strong schools, safe homes, and a future worth staying for. #KY06 #FliptheSixth nkytribune.com/2025/12/kent...

Youth unemployment is now 10.6% — and excluding COVID, overall unemployment is the highest in 8+ years. That’s recent grads and young families locked out of opportunity. We need jobs and training that actually work for them. #KY06 #FliptheSixth

Wishing a happy and meaningful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating. May the light continue to shine. 🕎

The shootings on campus at Kentucky State and now at Brown University are heartbreaking. Parents shouldn't be afraid to send their children to school. And our schools shouldn't be places where our kids have to practice lockdown drills instead of feeling safe in class.

The #RespectforMarriageAct is a historic law passed by DEMOCRATS. Love is love. Families matter. Equality is worth defending. #KY06 #FlipTheSixth

Love joining so many of my longtime friends this week for the Scott County Democratic Party Potluck and sharing a meal to celebrate the holidays. The spirit of community and giving is what makes this season so special. #Community #HolidaySpirit

The NYT report confirms what Central Kentucky families already know: premiums and deductibles keep rising while care gets harder to reach. That’s the cost of leaders who protect corporations over people. #KY06 #FliptheSixth www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...

36° and we’re still knocking. ❄️💙 We got to talk with voters where they are. Listening to concerns, sharing our message, and earning every vote. Proud of this hardworking team. Mountain Democrats show up. Always. #MountainDemocrat #KY06 #FliptheSixth

Honored to join Dr. Anthony Everett and the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter for their 2025 Founders’ Day Luncheon. Grateful for their leadership and their commitment to being “First of All, Servants of All.” #KY06 #FliptheSixth

After celebrating our EMILY’s List endorsement, I was proud to join friends from the Kentucky Building & Construction Trades Council Conference. I’ll always stand with the men & women who build our communities. #MountainDemocrat #FliptheSixth #KY06

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Thank you, Emma! Thank you so much!

Dems have a rural voter problem. KY-06 hopeful @cherlynnforky.bsky.social is offering a model for her party to help fix it. Inside her "Mountain Democrat" rebrand and how she's trying to reach rural, working-class voters who feel forsaken by Dems www.politico.com/newsletters/... @politico.com

“I’m hopeful that the authenticity that we talk about as being a loyal ‘Mountain Democrat’ and having that grit that we need to fight for our people can shine through,” @cherlynnforky.bsky.social tells @politico.com.