David Watkins
| David Watkins | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Western Kentucky University | |
| Master's | Western Kentucky University | |
| M.D. | University of Louisville | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 10, 1943 | |
| Profession | Physician, The Heart Group | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Watkins's professional experience includes working as a physician with The Heart Group.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Watkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 11. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Paul A. DeSpain in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Watkins Incumbent |
62% | 9,714 | |
| Republican | Paul DeSpain | 38% | 5,949 | |
| Total Votes | 15,663 | |||
2010
Watkins' opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Paul DeSpain. According to official results, Watkins defeated DeSpainby a margin of 7,078 to 4,609. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 11 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Watkins (D)
|
7,078 | |||
| Paul DeSpain (R) | 4,609 | |||
Watkins was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Watkins was re-elected to the 11th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] He raised $23,770 for his campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 11 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Watkins (D)
|
13,935 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Watkins is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Watkins raised a total of $124,177 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[6]
| David Watkins's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State House, District 11 |  |
$50,989 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State House, District 11 | |
$38,863 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State House, District 11 | |
$23,770 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State House, District 11 | |
$10,555 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $124,177 | |||
2012
Watkins won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Watkins raised a total of $50,989.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Watkins's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus | $20,000 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Medical Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $50,989 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Watkins won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Watkins raised a total of $38,863.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Watkins's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Watkins, David Allen | $11,512 | |||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $10,000 | |||
| Kentucky Medical Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends | $1,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,863 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Watkins won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Watkins raised a total of $23,770.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Watkins's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus | $5,000 | |||
| Kentucky Medical Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Citizens For Affordable Healthcare | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Bankers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $23,770 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Watkins won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Watkins raised a total of $10,555.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Watkins's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Watkins, David Allen | $2,500 | |||
| Kentucky Medical Association | $1,000 | |||
| Citizens for Affordable Healthcare | $1,000 | |||
| Oglesby, Bobby | $500 | |||
| Keach, Dorris | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $10,555 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Watkins is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Medical Society, and Kentucky Medical Association.[7]
Recent news
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David Watkins News Feed
- Ky. Chamber chief hails state's public pension reform - Courierpress/news/gleaner/
- US 60-West widening planned at Henderson Community College - Courierpress/news/gleaner/
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - David Watkins
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, House candidate list
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Official Kentucky general election results
- ↑ 2008 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky House of Representatives, 2008 Money raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Watkins, David Allen," accessed June 12, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Watkins
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