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Kentucky, State House, District 14

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14
Current incumbentScott Lewis Republican Party

Kentucky's fourteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Scott Lewis.

Kentucky state representatives represent an average of 43,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 40,418 residents.

About the chamber

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.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives a candidate must be:

  • At least 24 years of age at the time of the election
  • A citizen of Kentucky
  • A resident in the state 2 years preceding the election
  • A resident in the district for the last year

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$188.22/day$158/day

Pensions

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.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14

Scott Lewis (R) defeated Elizabeth Belcher (D) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Scott Lewis (R)
70.9
11,757

Elizabeth Belcher (D)
29.1
4,836

Total votes: 16,593
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14

Elizabeth Belcher advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

Elizabeth Belcher (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14

Scott Lewis defeated Jordan Lanham in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Scott Lewis (R)
56.2
2,555

Jordan Lanham (R)
43.8
1,991

Total votes: 4,546

2016

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.

Matt Castlen defeated incumbent Tommy Thompson in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Matt Castlen 63.55% 13,554
Democratic Tommy Thompson Incumbent 36.45% 7,775
Total Votes 21,329
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent Tommy Thompson ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Tommy Thompson Incumbent (unopposed)

Matt Castlen ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 14, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Matt Castlen (unopposed)


2014

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 Tommy Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Marian Turley ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Thompson defeated Turley in the general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTommy Thompson Incumbent 61.8% 10,202
Republican Marian Turley 38.2% 6,315
Total Votes 16,517

2012

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 Tommy Thompson (D) defeated Marian Turley (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTommy Thompson Incumbent 58% 12,107
Republican Marian Turley 42% 8,780
Total Votes 20,887

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 14 raised a total of $1,272,807. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $63,640 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 14

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $394,965 2 $197,483
2014 $273,496 2 $136,748
2012 $197,469 2 $98,735
2010 $47,539 2 $23,770
2008 $76,019 1 $76,019
2006 $18,450 1 $18,450
2004 $94,408 3 $31,469
2002 $100,210 4 $25,053
2000 $70,251 3 $23,417
Total $1,272,807 20 $63,640