Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong

Cassie Chambers Armstrong was born on September 30, 1986, in Berea, Kentucky. She is a member of the Democratic Party and represents District 19 in the Kentucky State Senate, a position she has held since March 2, 2023. Armstrong won a special election on February 21, 2023, garnering 76.9% of the votes cast to fill the state Senate vacancy left by U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey.

Prior to her state Senate service, Armstrong was a member of the Louisville Metro Council, serving from January 1, 2021, until her election to the state Senate. Beyond her legislative work, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, where her research focuses on rural access to justice.

Education

Armstrong holds degrees from several prestigious institutions:

• Bachelor of Arts from Yale University
• Master of Public Health from Yale University
• Master of Science from the London School of Economics
• Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School

Political Experience

Armstrong's career in public service reflects her commitment to underrepresented communities. She served as a Skadden Fellow, providing legal services to survivors of domestic violence. Her work on the Louisville Metro Council prepared her for her current role in the state Senate.

In the Kentucky State Senate, Armstrong serves on multiple committees including Appropriations & Revenue, Banking & Insurance, Licensing & Occupations, State & Local Government, and Rules. She is also an active member of several caucuses, including the Women's Caucus, Affordable Housing Caucus, and Kentucky Nonprofit Caucus, reflecting her focus on social justice and community advocacy.