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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 | ||
| Current incumbent | Robert Goforth  | |
Kentucky's eighty-ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Robert Goforth.
Kentucky state representatives represent an average of 43,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 40,418 residents.
Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Kentucky legislators assume office the first day of January after their election.
To be eligible to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $188.22/day | $158/day |
Legislative pensions in Kentucky are equal to 2.75% to 5% of the salary multiplied by the number of years served, while regular state pensions equal 1.1% to 2.5% of salary multiplied by years served. Starting in 2005, retiring legislators holding full-time jobs with the state could base their legislative pension on this higher salary, rather than their actual legislative salary.
If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Governor must call for an election if the General Assembly is not in session. The Speaker of the House must call for an election if lawmakers are in session. All nominating deadlines for special elections are 49 days before the election.
Elections for the office of Kentucky House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2020. The filing deadline is January 10, 2020.
Incumbent Robert Goforth (R) defeated Kelly Smith (D) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Robert Goforth (R) |
75.7
|
11,615 |
|
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Kelly Smith (D) |
24.3
|
3,722 | |
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Total votes: 15,337 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Kelly Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
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Kelly Smith (D) |
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Incumbent Robert Goforth defeated Keith Hays in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Robert Goforth (R) |
59.0
|
4,762 |
|
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Keith Hays (R) |
41.0
|
3,311 | |
|
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Total votes: 8,073 |
A special election for the position of Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 was held on February 27, 2018. The filing deadline for Democratic, Republican, and independent candidates to run in this election was January 9, 2018. Write-in candidates had to file their declarations of intent to run by February 16, 2018.
The seat became vacant on December 31, 2017, after Marie Rader (R) resigned her seat.
Robert Goforth (R) defeated Kelly Smith (D) in the special election.
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 89, Special Election, 2018
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Robert Goforth |
66.8% | 2,809 | |
| Democratic | Kelly Smith | 33.2% | 1,399 | |
| Total Votes | 4,208 | |||
| Source: Kentucky Secretary of State | ||||
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Incumbent Marie Rader ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 general election.Kentucky House of Representatives District 89, General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marie Rader Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,479 | |
| Total Votes | 15,479 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Kentucky House of Representatives District 89, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marie Rader Incumbent (unopposed) |
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Joey Jayson Taylor II ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Marie L. Rader defeated Michael Bryant and Gerardo Serrano in the Republican primary. Rader defeated Taylor in the general election.
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marie Rader Incumbent |
70.2% | 9,677 | |
| Democratic | Joey Jayson Taylor II | 29.8% | 4,116 | |
| Total Votes | 13,793 | |||
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Marie Rader Incumbent |
65.4% | 4,881 |
| Michael Bryant | 27.3% | 2,042 |
| Gerardo Serrano | 7.3% | 544 |
| Total Votes | 7,467 | |
Elections for the office of Kentucky House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 22, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2012. Incumbent Marie Rader (R) was unopposed in the general election and defeated Carlos Cameron in the Republican primary.
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Marie L. Rader Incumbent |
64.8% | 2,627 |
| Carlos Cameron | 35.2% | 1,430 |
| Total Votes | 4,057 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 raised a total of $188,954. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,497 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 89
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,125 | 1 | $6,125 |
| 2014 | $63,174 | 4 | $15,794 |
| 2012 | $23,160 | 2 | $11,580 |
| 2010 | $4,888 | 1 | $4,888 |
| 2008 | $14,436 | 2 | $7,218 |
| 2006 | $30,460 | 2 | $15,230 |
| 2004 | $13,381 | 3 | $4,460 |
| 2002 | $8,906 | 1 | $8,906 |
| 2000 | $24,424 | 2 | $12,212 |
| Total | $188,954 | 18 | $10,497 |
