David Watkins
David Watkins (b. March 10, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2007 to 2017.
Biography
Watkins' professional experience includes working as a physician with The Heart Group.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare, Vice Chair |
| • Tourism Development and Energy, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Transportation |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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.
Robby Mills defeated incumbent David Watkins in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 general election.[1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 11, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robby Mills |
51.62% | 9,728 | |
| Democratic | David Watkins Incumbent | 48.38% | 9,117 | |
| Total Votes | 18,845 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent David Watkins ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 Democratic primary.[3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 11, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Watkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Robby Mills defeated James Buckmaster in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 11, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Robby Mills |
55.26% | 1,025 | |
| Republican | James Buckmaster | 44.74% | 830 | |
| Total Votes | 1,855 | |||
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 David A. Watkins defeated James Buckmaster in the Democratic primary, while Paul A. DeSpain ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Watkins defeated DeSpain in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Watkins Incumbent |
63.5% | 8,435 | |
| Republican | Paul DeSpain | 36.5% | 4,856 | |
| Total Votes | 13,291 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David Watkins Incumbent |
61.4% | 2,746 |
| James Buckmaster | 38.6% | 1,725 |
| Total Votes | 4,471 | |
2012
Watkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 11. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Paul A. DeSpain in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Watkins Incumbent |
62% | 9,714 | |
| Republican | Paul DeSpain | 38% | 5,949 | |
| Total Votes | 15,663 | |||
2010
Watkins' opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Paul DeSpain. According to official results, Watkins defeated DeSpainby a margin of 7,078 to 4,609.[10]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 11 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Watkins (D)
|
7,078 | |||
| Paul DeSpain (R) | 4,609 | |||
Watkins was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Watkins was re-elected to the 11th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[11] He raised $23,770 for his campaign.[12]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 11 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Watkins (D)
|
13,935 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Watkins is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Medical Society, and Kentucky Medical Association.[13]
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Watkins
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gross Clay Lindsay |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 2007–2017 |
Succeeded by Robby Mills (R) |
