Jeffery M. Donohue
Jeffery M. Donohue (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 37. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Donohue (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 37. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Jeffrey M. Donohue was born in Fairdale, Kentucky. He graduated from Fairdale High School. He has been a member of the Fairdale Lions Club, the UAW Local 862 Recreation Committee, the Okolona Democratic Club, and the Metro Democratic Club.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Donohue was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
- House Local Government Committee
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
2019-2020
Donohue was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
- House Local Government Committee
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation 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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| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Tourism and Outdoor Recreation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Donohue served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry, Vice Chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Donohue served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry, Vice chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37
Emily Callaway defeated incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Emily Callaway (R)  | 57.9 | 7,494 |
 | Jeffery M. Donohue (D) | 42.1 | 5,460 | |
| Total votes: 12,954 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37
Emily Callaway defeated Jimmy Maricle in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emily Callaway | 62.8 | 1,302 |
| Jimmy Maricle | 37.2 | 770 | ||
| Total votes: 2,072 | |||
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2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue defeated Jimmy Maricle in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffery M. Donohue (D) | 54.5 | 8,661 |
| Jimmy Maricle (R) | 45.5 | 7,238 | ||
| Total votes: 15,899 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jimmy Maricle advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue defeated Katharine Sweeton-Windsor in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffery M. Donohue (D) | 58.6 | 6,356 |
| Katharine Sweeton-Windsor (R) | 41.4 | 4,489 | ||
| Total votes: 10,845 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37
Katharine Sweeton-Windsor advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Katharine Sweeton-Windsor | |
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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 Jeffery M. Donohue defeated Mark Wilson in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 37, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeffery M. Donohue Incumbent |
52.01% | 7,387 | |
| Republican | Mark Wilson | 47.99% | 6,817 | |
| Total Votes | 14,204 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jeffery M. Donohue ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 37, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeffery M. Donohue Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Mark Wilson defeated Kurt Egner in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 37, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mark Wilson |
80.90% | 826 | |
| Republican | Kurt Egner | 19.10% | 195 | |
| Total Votes | 1,021 | |||
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 Jeffery M. Donohue ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mark Wilson ran unopposed in the Republican primary but withdrew in October. Donohue was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Donohue won election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37. He defeated incumbent Wade Hurt in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jeffery M. Donohue |
63.4% | 1,132 |
| Wade Hurt Incumbent | 36.6% | 654 |
| Total Votes | 1,786 | |
2010
Donohue ran against incumbent Wade Hurt (R) in the general election. However, a judge ruled Donohue ineligble for failing to acquire the necessary number of signatures. His name appeared on the ballot, but his votes did not count.[11]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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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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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2013
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative Jeffery Donohue (D)," accessed February 17, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Courier Journal, "Two state House candidates ruled ineligble" October 27, 2010
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Emily Callaway (R) |
