Candidate for: Kentucky House District 69
Party: Democrat
Status: Challenger
Bryan Snapp is a Democratic candidate running in the primary for Kentucky House District 69, bringing a background in technology and systems management to the race.
Snapp will face Wilanne Stangel in the upcoming Democratic primary.
Snapp is an Erlanger resident and a graduate of Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More University. Throughout his career, he’s worked at various companies, primarily focusing on automation and automation strategy.
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Snapp, a first-time candidate, decided to jump into the Democratic primary because he felt that people living in the 69th House District were not having their voices heard. Snapp sensed creeping feelings of apathy among some voters that, if left unaddressed, could cause them to become disillusioned, dropping out of the democratic process altogether.
“And when people go too long without feeling heard, they start to disengage,” he told LINK nky. “They stop showing up. They stop believing their voice matters. That is how people drop out of the process entirely. I do not think that is because people do not care. I think it is because they have not been listened to.”
To combat this, Snapp’s campaign is focused on restoring what he describes as a sense of responsiveness in government, with an emphasis on listening to constituents and delivering tangible results.
One of Snapp’s core campaign focuses is to address the rising cost of living, which he believes is causing people to feel like they are struggling to get ahead. In addition, Snapp said there is a need for long-term planning around infrastructure, energy, and regional growth, arguing that those challenges should be addressed without placing added strain on working families.
Snapp said he approaches leadership with a problem-solving lens. His professional experience has taught him how to analyze complex issues, gather input from various perspectives, and focus on practical solutions. Instead of emphasizing political messaging, he has described his goal as prioritizing outcomes that directly benefit residents.