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Iva Markicevic Daley
KY State House - District 99
ENDORSED BY:
"The Kentucky AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Iva Markicevic Daley. Iva brings lived experience to this race, from navigating rural healthcare challenges to advocating for working families, and understands firsthand the barriers too many Kentuckians face. She has shown up alongside workers, including alongside us at the rally to protect rural hospitals in Whitesburg, and we know she’ll be a strong voice for fair wages, quality healthcare, and the dignity every worker deserves."
— Dustin Reinstedler, President
Hi! I’m Iva.
I’m a rural, working mom; the wife of a Marine combat veteran; and a healthcare access advocate.
From regularly having to travel 40+ minutes for prenatal then pediatric care to balancing work and motherhood because of childcare costs to watching my husband navigate accessing the care he earned serving our country, I know what it’s like to feel unseen and unsupported by existing institutions.
From my work, I know that my family’s situation is far from unique.
That’s why I’m running for the Kentucky State House: to fight for a Kentucky that works for ALL of us—regardless of our identity, income, or zip code.
KENTUCKIANS DESERVE ACCESS, STABILITY, AND OPPORTUNITY.
ACCESS
Healthy communities are communities that have access to
medical, dental, and vision providers;
affordable healthcare;
clean air and water; and
reliable broadband & cell service.
Preventive health is cheaper than treatment or emergency care. Eastern Kentuckians deserve policies that put this care—whether in person or via telehealth—in our backyard.
STABILITY
Safe communities are communities in which residents
earn a living wage;
can afford their homes;
don’t have to choose between groceries, utilities, and medication; and
can rely on safety nets when they fall on hard times.
Economic hardship significantly increases substance abuse and crime rates. When people can afford the basics, desperation’s grip loosens.
OPPORTUNITY
Thriving communities are communities that
offer free childcare and Pre-K so families have more choice;
have fully funded, quality public schools;
value both colleges and trade schools; and
invest in small businesses.
Education and entrepreneurship move communities forward, but they are becoming increasingly out of reach. It’s time to take another look at, and adjust, our priorities.
Invest in a kentucky that works for all of us
I believe that big money has no place in politics, so I do not accept corporate PAC dollars. But a campaign still needs money…when you give today, you are supplying our campaign with rack cards for door knocking, yard signs, supplies for community events and fundraisers, tabling fees, and strategic and fundraising support so I can focus on connecting with voters like you.
WAYS TO DONATE
Via check: Make payable to “Campaign Fund of Iva Markicevic Daley” and mail to PO Box 983, Sandy Hook, KY 41171.
In-Kind: If you have a skillset that you’d like to contribute to the campaign (eg, graphic design, media relations), reach out to ivaforkentucky@gmail.com.
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