Hubert Collins
| Hubert Collins | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 97 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehead State University | |
| Master's | Morehead State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 19, 1936 | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Collins's professional experience includes working as an auctioneer, car dealer, real estate broker and teacher. He served in the United States Army.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Collins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Collins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Collins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Collins won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 97. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Bobby Wayne McCool in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 91, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Hubert Collins Incumbent |
59% | 8,305 | |
| Republican | Bobby McCool | 41% | 5,763 | |
| Total Votes | 14,068 | |||
2010
Collins' opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Bill Runyon. According to official results, Collins defeated Runyon by a margin of 7,480 to 5,596. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 97 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Hubert Collins (D)
|
7,480 | |||
| Bill Runyon (R) | 5,596 | |||
Collins had no opposition in the Democratic primary.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Collins was re-elected to the 97th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] He raised $13,755 for his campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 97 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Hubert Collins (D)
|
9,728 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Collins raised $38,078 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $11,250 |
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
| UPS | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008 Collins collected $13,755 in donations.[7]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $2,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $1,500 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,300 |
| Corman, Richard J. | $1,000 |
Personal
Collins is a member of Disabled American Veterans, Kentucky Auctioneers Association, Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association, Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Kentucky National Education Association, National Rifle Association, Northeastern Kentucky Basketball Officials Association, and Odd Fellows.[8]
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Hubert Collins
- 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, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- Hubert Collins on Facebook
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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Hubert Collins
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Collins
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