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| Kentucky State Senate District 8 | ||
| Current incumbent | Matt Castlen  | |
Kentucky's eighth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Matt Castlen.
Kentucky state senators represent an average of 114,194 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 106,362 residents.
Members of the Kentucky State Senate serve four-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 State Senate 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 senate, 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 Senate President 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 State Senate 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.
Matt Castlen (R) defeated Bob Glenn (D) in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Matt Castlen (R) |
58.2
|
25,107 |
|
|
Bob Glenn (D) |
41.8
|
18,019 | |
|
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Total votes: 43,126 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Bob Glenn advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 8 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
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Bob Glenn (D) |
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Matt Castlen defeated Dianne Burns Mackey in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 8 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Matt Castlen (R) |
65.0
|
4,530 |
|
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Dianne Burns Mackey (R) |
35.0
|
2,441 | |
|
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Total votes: 6,971 |
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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 Joe Bowen ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 18, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 26, 2010. Joe Bowen (R) defeated incumbent David Boswell (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Kentucky State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Joe Bowen |
51.7% | 18,073 | |
| Democratic | David Boswell Incumbent | 48.3% | 16,904 | |
| Total Votes | 34,977 | |||
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Kentucky State Senate District 8 raised a total of $732,220. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $73,222 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Kentucky State Senate District 8
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $75,817 | 1 | $75,817 |
| 2012 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 |
| 2010 | $355,836 | 2 | $177,918 |
| 2008 | $250 | 1 | $250 |
| 2006 | $9,600 | 1 | $9,600 |
| 2004 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 |
| 2002 | $284,117 | 2 | $142,059 |
| 2000 | $2,600 | 1 | $2,600 |
| Total | $732,220 | 10 | $73,222 |
