Dennis Keene
Dennis Keene is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 67 from 2005 to 2019. He resigned on December 16, 2019, to take a job as the commissioner of the Department for Local Government in Gov. Andy Beshear's (D) gubernatorial administration.[1]
Biography
Keene's professional experience includes being self-employed. Keene and his wife, Brenda, have two children.[2] He served on the Wilder City Council.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Keene was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Banking and Insurance Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Committee On Committees |
| • Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Keene served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Vice Chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Chair |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Co-Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Keene served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Vice chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keene served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keene served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Vice chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Chair |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67
Incumbent Dennis Keene defeated Bob Schrage in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dennis Keene (D) | 59.8 | 7,288 |
 | Bob Schrage (R) | 40.2 | 4,904 | |
| Total votes: 12,192 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67
Incumbent Dennis Keene advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67
Bob Schrage advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 on May 22, 2018.
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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 Dennis Keene ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 general election.[4][5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 67, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dennis Keene Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,232 | |
| Total Votes | 9,232 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Dennis Keene ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 Democratic primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 67, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Dennis Keene Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Matt Teaford ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 Republican primary.[7]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 67, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Matt Teaford (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 Dennis Keene ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
Keene won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 67. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Adam Haas (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis Keene Incumbent |
59.9% | 7,768 | |
| Republican | Adam Haas | 40.1% | 5,198 | |
| Total Votes | 12,966 | |||
2010
Keene's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Roger Thoney. According to official results, Keene defeated Thoney by a margin of 5,042 to 3,885.[13]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 67 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dennis Keene (D)
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5,042 | |||
| Roger Thoney (R) | 3,885 | |||
Keene ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[14]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Keene was re-elected to the 67th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Patrick Lucas (I).[15] Keene raised $123,632 for his campaign, while Lucas raised $0.[16]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 67 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dennis Keene (D)
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8,415 | 69.7% | ||
| Patrick Lucas (I) | 3,652 | 30.3% | ||
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2019
In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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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
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Kentucky Legislature - Dennis Keene
- 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, 2004
- Dennis Keene on Facebook
- Dennis Keene on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Twitter, "Dennis Keene on Twitter," December 16, 2019
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Keene
- ↑ 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, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 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
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| Preceded by Jim Callahan |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 67 2005-2019 |
Succeeded by Rachel Roberts (D) |
