by Ryan Alessi – Elisabeth Jensen, a Lexington Democrat and education advocate, confirmed to Pure Politics that she will run for Congress next year in Central Kentucky’s 6th District for the chance to challenge freshman Republican Congressman Andy Barr.

Jensen said in an interview over the weekend that she will hold her first fundraiser July 8, which will be hosted by horse owners Tracy and Carol Farmer.

As for the issues, Jensen said issues such as college affordability, equal pay for women, children issues and workforce development will make up the foundation of her campaign.

“Kentucky needs a voice for working families and women and children, and I don’t think we have that right now,” Jensen said. “It’s not about Andy Barr. I really care about young people in our state. I care about our families. I care about our working folks. And I think they need a voice.”

She took a month-long hiatus from her role as president of the Lexington-based Race for Education, a non-profit focused on academic development and tutoring.

via cn|2 Pure Politics  – Democrat Elisabeth Jensen to run in 6th Congressional District for chance to challenge Barr.