James Kay (Kentucky politician)
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James Kay | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 56th[1] district | |
Assumed office June 24, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Carl Rollins |
Personal details | |
Born |
Woodford County, Kentucky | December 19, 1982
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Versailles, Kentucky |
Alma mater |
University of Kentucky University of Kentucky College of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Website |
votejameskay |
James L. Kay II (born December 19, 1982 in Woodford County, Kentucky) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 56[2] since his June 24, 2013 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Carl Rollins.
Education
Kay earned his BA in history and political science from the University of Kentucky and his JD from University of Kentucky College of Law.
Elections
- 2013 When District 56 Representative Rollins left the Legislature and left the seat open, Kay won the three-way June 25, 2013 Special election with 3,925 votes (44.0%) against Republican candidate Lyen Crews (who had run for the seat in 2010) and Independent candidate John-Mark Hack.[3]
References
- ↑ "Representative James Kay (D)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky House of Representatives. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
- ↑ "James Kay's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Commonwealth of Kentucky June 25, 2013 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- James Kay at Ballotpedia
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