Bob DeWeese
| Bob DeWeese | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 48 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kentucky, 1957 | |
| M.D. | University of Louisville, 1961 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 8, 1934 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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DeWeese's professional experience includes working as a general surgeon.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, DeWeese served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeWeese served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeWeese served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Tourism Development and Energy | ||||
Elections
2012
DeWeese won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 48. He defeated Scott W. Reed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Susan Johns (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 48, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob DeWeese Incumbent |
58.4% | 18,455 | |
| Democratic | Susan Johns | 41.6% | 13,143 | |
| Total Votes | 31,598 | |||
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 48 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Bob M. DeWeese Incumbent |
67.5% | 2,133 |
| Scott W. Reed | 32.5% | 1,026 |
| Total Votes | 3,159 | |
2010
DeWeese ran for re-election to the 48th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He also was unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeWeese was re-elected to the 48th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating David M. Watson (D). [3] DeWeese raised $103,129 for his campaign, while Watson raised $20,195. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 48 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bob DeWeese (R)
|
18,626 | 59.9% | ||
| David M. Watson (D) | 12,490 | 40.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, DeWeese raised $26,528 in contributions. [5]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Association Of Health Care Facilities | $1,500 |
| Humana | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008 DeWeese collected $103,129 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| DeWeese, Bob M. | $34,764 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Bluegrass Committee | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 |
Personal
DeWeese has a wife, Angie.[7] He is a member of the American Medical Association, Downtown Rotary Club of Louisville, Jefferson County Medical Society, Kentucky Medical Association, and the Member, Louisville Surgical Society.[8]
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kentucky Legislature - Bob DeWeese
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 1998, 1994
References
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, House candidate list
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky House of Representatives, 2008 Money raised
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Bob DeWeese
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeWeese
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