Steven Riggs
Steven Riggs (b. 1959) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 31 from 1991 to 2018.
Biography
When he served in the state House, Riggs' professional experience included working as an insurance sales representative. He served as a Flotilla Commander in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Committee assignments
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 |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Local Government, Co-Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banking and Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banking and Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Steven Riggs did not file to run for re-election.
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 Steven Riggs defeated Sarah Provancher in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 31 general election.[1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 31, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steven Riggs Incumbent |
57.89% | 12,085 | |
| Republican | Sarah Provancher | 42.11% | 8,792 | |
| Total Votes | 20,877 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Steven Riggs ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 31 Democratic primary.[3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 31, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steven Riggs Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Sarah Provancher ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 31 Republican primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 31, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Sarah Provancher (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 Steve Riggs ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Nicholas X. Simon ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Riggs defeated Simon in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Steve Riggs Incumbent |
60.7% | 9,315 | |
| Republican | Nicholas Simon | 39.3% | 6,037 | |
| Total Votes | 15,352 | |||
2012
Riggs won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 31. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Nicholas X. Simon (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Steven Riggs Incumbent |
57.6% | 11,886 | |
| Republican | Nicholas Simon | 42.4% | 8,759 | |
| Total Votes | 20,645 | |||
2010
Riggs won re-election to the 31st District seat in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed and received 10,820 votes.[10]
Riggs ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riggs was re-elected to the 31st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[12] He raised $32,952 for his campaign.[13]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 31 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steven Riggs (D)
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15,505 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- 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.
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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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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Riggs had a wife, Jenny.[14] He was the director of Community Coordinated Child Care and a member of the following groups: the American Legion GI Joe Post 244, the Insurance Institute of America, the Community Relations Committee of the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce, the Jeffersontown Optimist Club, the Norton Healthcare Board of Governors, Saint Matthew's United Methodist Church, the Coast Guard Affairs Committee, and the Democratic Leadership Council of the United States Navy League.[15]
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
- Steve Riggs' personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Steven Riggs on Facebook
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Steve Riggs on Facebook
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, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riggs
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| Preceded by Mark O'Brien |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 31 1991–2018 |
Succeeded by Josie Raymond |
