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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 | ||
| Current incumbent | Bobby McCool  | |
Kentucky's ninety-seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Bobby McCool.
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.
Bobby McCool (R) defeated Craig Lindon (D) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Bobby McCool (R) |
57.8
|
8,514 |
|
|
Craig Lindon (D) |
42.2
|
6,225 | |
|
|
Total votes: 14,739 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Craig Lindon defeated Issac Allen in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Craig Lindon (D) |
61.3
|
4,547 |
|
|
Issac Allen (D) |
38.7
|
2,873 | |
|
|
Total votes: 7,420 |
Bobby McCool defeated Russell Halsey in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Bobby McCool (R) |
52.4
|
1,949 |
|
|
Russell Halsey (R) |
47.6
|
1,767 | |
|
|
Total votes: 3,716 |
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.
William Wells defeated incumbent Hubert Collins in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 general election.Kentucky House of Representatives District 97, General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  William Wells |
57.72% | 9,525 | |
| Democratic | Hubert Collins Incumbent | 42.28% | 6,978 | |
| Total Votes | 16,503 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Kentucky House of Representatives District 97, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hubert Collins Incumbent (unopposed) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 97, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Wells |
61.81% | 1,141 | |
| Republican | Frankie Spencer | 38.19% | 705 | |
| Total Votes | 1,846 | |||
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. Incumbent Hubert Collins defeated Sid Allen in the Democratic primary, while Bobby McCool defeated Dewie Ison and Scott Wells in the Republican primary. Collins defeated McCool in the general election.
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hubert Collins Incumbent |
63.2% | 8,915 | |
| Republican | Bobby McCool | 36.8% | 5,199 | |
| Total Votes | 14,114 | |||
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 97 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Hubert Collins Incumbent |
60.5% | 4,784 |
| Sid Allen | 39.5% | 3,127 |
| Total Votes | 7,911 | |
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 97 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bobby McCool |
46.2% | 1,610 |
| Scott Wells | 42.4% | 1,480 |
| Dewie Ison | 11.4% | 398 |
| Total Votes | 3,488 | |
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 Hubert Collins (D) defeated Bobby Wayne McCool (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Kentucky House of Representatives, District 91, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hubert Collins Incumbent |
59% | 8,305 | |
| Republican | Bobby McCool | 41% | 5,763 | |
| Total Votes | 14,068 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 raised a total of $633,497. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $33,342 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 97
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $66,676 | 3 | $22,225 |
| 2014 | $198,833 | 5 | $39,767 |
| 2012 | $169,656 | 2 | $84,828 |
| 2010 | $82,428 | 2 | $41,214 |
| 2008 | $13,755 | 1 | $13,755 |
| 2006 | $43,235 | 2 | $21,618 |
| 2004 | $15,800 | 1 | $15,800 |
| 2002 | $7,901 | 1 | $7,901 |
| 2000 | $35,213 | 2 | $17,607 |
| Total | $633,497 | 19 | $33,342 |
