Paul Hornback

Paul Hornback

Republican Party

Prior offices

Kentucky State Senate District 20

Successor: Gex Williams

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Christian: Catholic

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Farmer

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Paul Hornback (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 1, 2011. He left office on January 1, 2023.

Hornback (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 20. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Biography

Hornback's professional experience includes working as a self employed farmer.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Hornback was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
• Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
• Senate Transportation Committee

2019-2020

Hornback was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee, Vice Chair
• Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
• Senate Transportation Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture, Chair
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Vice chair
• Natural Resources and Energy
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hornback served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2015
• Agriculture, Chair
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Vice Chair
• Natural Resources and Energy
• Agriculture, Co-Chair
• Natural Resources and Environment

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hornback served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2013
• Agriculture, Chair
• Transportation

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hornback served on the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022

Paul Hornback did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Kentucky State Senate District 20

Incumbent Paul Hornback defeated Dave Suetholz in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Hornback (R)	56.5	25,775
		Dave Suetholz (D)	43.5	19,829

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20

Dave Suetholz advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Dave Suetholz

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20

Incumbent Paul Hornback advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Paul Hornback

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2014

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014

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 Paul R. Hornback defeated Tony McCurdy in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Kentucky State Senate, District 20 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Paul R. Hornback Incumbent	82.9%	6,079
Tony McCurdy	17.1%	1,256
Total Votes		7,335

2010

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010

Hornback defeated Democratic candidate David Eaton by a margin of 26,883 to 17,588 in the November 2 general election. Republican candidate Gary Tapp did not seek re-election.

In the May 18 primary election, Hornback beat David Glauber by a margin of 5,328-3,148.

Kentucky State Senate, District 20 (2010) General Election
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Paul Hornback (R)		26,883	60.5%
David Eaton (D)		17,588	39.5%

Kentucky State Senate, District 20 - Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Paul Hornback		5,328	62.9%
David Glauber		3,148	37.1%

Campaign finance summary

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Paul Hornback campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2018	Kentucky State Senate District 20	Won general	$157,258	N/A**
2014	Kentucky State Senate, District 20	Won	$37,620	N/A**
2010	Kentucky State Senate, District 20	Won	$127,295	N/A**
Grand total			$322,173	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.

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• The Family Foundation of Kentucky

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2021

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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Comeback: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Kentucky Club for Growth: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.

Personal

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Hornback and his wife, Patricia, have two children. He has served as a member of the Kentucky Bankers Association, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, and the Farm Bureau.

See also

• Kentucky General Assembly
• Kentucky State Senate
• Kentucky Senate Committees
• Kentucky Joint Committees
• Kentucky state legislative districts

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Kentucky State Senate District 20 2011-2023	Succeeded by Gex Williams (R)

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Current members of the Kentucky State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert Stivers

Majority Leader:Max Wise

Minority Leader:Gerald Neal

Senators

District 1

Jason Howell (R)

District 2

Danny Carroll (R)

District 3

Craig Richardson (R)

District 4

Robby Mills (R)

District 5

Stephen Meredith (R)

District 6

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

District 7

Aaron Reed (R)

District 8

Gary Boswell (R)

District 9

David Givens (R)

District 10

Matthew Deneen (R)

District 11

Steve Rawlings (R)

District 12

Amanda Bledsoe (R)

District 13

Reggie Thomas (D)

District 14

Jimmy Higdon (R)

District 15

Rick Girdler (R)

District 16

Max Wise (R)

District 17

Matt Nunn (R)

District 18

Robin Webb (R)

District 19

Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D)

District 20

Gex Williams (R)

District 21

Brandon Storm (R)

District 22

Donald Douglas (R)

District 23

Chris McDaniel (R)

District 24

Shelley Frommeyer (R)

District 25

Robert Stivers (R)

District 26

Karen Berg (D)

District 27

Steve West (R)

District 28

Greg Elkins (R)

District 29

Scott Madon (R)

District 30

Brandon Smith (R)

District 31

Phillip Wheeler (R)

District 32

Mike Wilson (R)

District 33

Gerald Neal (D)

District 34

Jared Carpenter (R)

District 35

Keturah Herron (D)

District 36

Julie Adams (R)

District 37

David Yates (D)

District 38

Mike Nemes (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (6)