Dan Seum
| Dan Seum | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 38 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Caucus Chairman, Kentucky Senate | ||
| Present | ||
| Majority Whip, Kentucky Senate | ||
| 2005-2007 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
| 1982-1988 | ||
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 28, 1940 | |
| Profession | Restaurant Owner | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Seum is a graduate of Officer's Candidate School and served in the National Guard. His professional experience includes working as a restaurant owner.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Seum served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Seum served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Seum served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Seum defeated Democratic candidate Marty Meyer by a margin of 26,154 to 16,929 in the November 2 general election. [1]
In the May 18 primary election, Seum ran unopposed. [2]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 38 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dan Seum (R)
|
26,154 | 60.7% | ||
| Marty Meyer (D) | 16,929 | 39.3% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Seum was re-elected to the 38th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating Robert G.M. Valenza (D).[3] Seum raised $74,530 for his campaign, while Valenza raised $3,433.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 38 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Seum (R)
|
22,452 | 57.5% | ||
| Robert G.M. Valenza (D) | 16,603 | 42.5% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Seum is available dating back to 1994. Based on available campaign finance records, Seum raised a total of $600,180 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[5]
| Dan Seum's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 |  |
$5,200 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 |  |
$155,305 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$16,378 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$74,530 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$850 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$237,815 | |
| 2000 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$20,725 | |
| 1998 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$18,532 | |
| 1996 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$1,385 | |
| 1994 | Kentucky State Senate, District 38 | |
$69,460 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $600,180 | |||
2012
Seum was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $5,200.
| Kentucky State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $1,000 | |||
| Forcht, Terry E | $1,000 | |||
| Forcht, Marion C | $1,000 | |||
| Alpha Natural Resources | $500 | |||
| Merck & Co | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $5,200 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Seum won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $155,305.
| Kentucky State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Kentucky Republican Party | $14,072 | |||
| Bluegrass Cmte | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Society of Cpas | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $155,305 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Seum was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $16,378.
| Kentucky State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $1,000 | |||
| Pfizer | $500 | |||
| Humana | $500 | |||
| Hollern, James | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $16,378 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Seum won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $74,530.
| Kentucky State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Churchill Downs | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Glisson, Shawn | $2,000 | |||
| Ups | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $74,530 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Seum won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $850.
| Kentucky State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $250 | |||
| California Manufactured Housing Institute | $200 | |||
| Merck & Co | $200 | |||
| Epi Corp | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $850 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Seum won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $237,815.
| Kentucky State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Kentucky Republican Party | $81,181 | |||
| Seum, Dan | $18,700 | |||
| Kentucky Bankers Association | $2,250 | |||
| Cinergy Corp | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $237,815 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Seum was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $20,725.
| Kentucky State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Bailey, Catherine Todd | $1,000 | |||
| Street, William | $1,000 | |||
| Ball, Don | $1,000 | |||
| Kennedy, Michael A | $1,000 | |||
| Frazier, Owsley B | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $20,725 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Seum won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1998. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $18,532.
| Kentucky State Senate 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Electrical Workers | $1,750 | |||
| Kentucky Medical Association/Kentucky Educational Medical Pac | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Bankers Pac | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $18,532 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Seum was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $1,385.
| Kentucky State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Bank of Louisville | $615 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $500 | |||
| Steilberg, Stephen | $150 | |||
| Kentucky Beer Wholesalers Association | $100 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $1,385 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1994
Seum won election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1994. During that election cycle, Seum raised a total of $69,460.
| Kentucky State Senate 1994 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Seum's campaign in 1994 | ||||
| Seum, Dan | $55,700 | |||
| Plumbers Local 107 | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Auto Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Lawrence, Jim | $550 | |||
| Haunel, Darlene | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1994 | $69,460 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
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| Preceded by Danny Meyer |
Kentucky Senate District 38 1995–present |
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