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Kentucky, State House, District 30

Kentucky House of Representatives District 30
Current incumbentThomas Burch Democratic Party

Kentucky's thirtieth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Thomas Burch.

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 30

Incumbent Thomas Burch (D) defeated Christina O'Connor (R) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thomas Burch (D)
75.5
9,935

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Christina O'Connor (R)
24.5
3,223

Total votes: 13,158
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent Thomas Burch defeated Warren Greer and James Penny in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thomas Burch (D)
55.8
2,179

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Warren Greer (D)
24.2
946

James Penny (D)
20.0
783

Total votes: 3,908
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30

Christina O'Connor advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

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Christina O'Connor (R)

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.

Incumbent Thomas Burch defeated Waymen Eddings in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 30, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Thomas Burch Incumbent 76.79% 12,678
Republican Waymen Eddings 23.21% 3,833
Total Votes 16,511
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent Thomas Burch ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 30, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Thomas Burch Incumbent (unopposed)

Waymen Eddings ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 30, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Waymen Eddings (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 Tom Burch ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Brian L. Krueger ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Burch was unchallenged in the general election. Krueger was disqualified after his residency was challenged in court.

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 Thomas Burch (D) defeated Aaron L. Wilson (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 30, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngThomas Burch Incumbent 75.1% 13,345
Republican Aaron Wilson 24.9% 4,429
Total Votes 17,774

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 raised a total of $541,690. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $36,113 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 30

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $45,148 2 $22,574
2014 $32,100 1 $32,100
2012 $118,054 2 $59,027
2010 $103,480 2 $51,740
2008 $29,175 1 $29,175
2006 $66,367 2 $33,184
2004 $63,460 2 $31,730
2002 $25,930 1 $25,930
2000 $57,976 2 $28,988
Total $541,690 15 $36,113