Gerald Neal
| Gerald Neal | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kentucky State University at Louisville, 1967 | |
| J.D. | University of Louisville, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 22, 1945 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Neal earned his B.A. from Kentucky State University at Louisville in 1967 and his J.D. from Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 1972. His professional experience includes working as Assistant Safety Director for the City of Louisville and an attorney for Gerald A. Neal & Associates, Attorneys at Law, Limited Liability Company.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Neal served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Enrollment | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Neal served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Neal served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Neal won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 33. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Norris Shelton (Descendents of American Slaves) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gerald Neal Incumbent |
93.7% | 33,986 | |
| Independent | Norris Shelton | 6.3% | 2,291 | |
| Total Votes | 36,277 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Neal was re-elected to the 33rd District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition.[3] Neal raised $87,534 for his campaign.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gerald Neal (D) | 36,700 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Neal is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Neal raised a total of $161,920 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[5]
| Gerald Neal's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 |  |
$30,316 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 |  |
$1,855 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 | |
$87,534 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 | |
$4,790 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 | |
$15,025 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 | |
$0 | |
| 2000 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 | |
$16,775 | |
| 1996 | Kentucky State Senate, District 3 | |
$5,625 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $161,920 | |||
2012
Neal won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $30,316.
| Kentucky State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Teamsters Local 783 | $1,000 | |||
| Jefferson County Teachers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Houston, Alice | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Houston, A | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $30,316 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Neal was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $1,855.
| Kentucky State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| At&T | $500 | |||
| Bridgeman, Ulysses | $340 | |||
| Helm, T Kennedy | $250 | |||
| Wigginton, Kevin | $120 | |||
| Garner, Gordon | $100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $1,855 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Neal won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $87,534.
| Kentucky State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus | $10,022 | |||
| Neal, Gerald | $2,600 | |||
| Conway, F Thomas | $2,000 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $87,534 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Neal was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $4,790.
| Kentucky State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Neal, Gerald | $2,840 | |||
| Kentucky Equine Education Alliance | $1,000 | |||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $500 | |||
| Merck & Co | $250 | |||
| Kentucky Beer Wholesalers Association | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $4,790 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Neal won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $15,025.
| Kentucky State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $1,000 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Ups | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $15,025 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Neal won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $16,775.
| Kentucky State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $2,873 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $1,000 | |||
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Cmte | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $16,775 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Neal won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $5,625.
| Kentucky State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Neal's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $1,000 | |||
| Louisville Professional Fire Fighters | $700 | |||
| Kentucky Ophthalmological Association | $500 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $500 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Pac/Kapa Trust | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $5,625 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Neal and his wife, Kathy, have two children.
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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, 1996
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
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