Jim DeCesare
| Jim DeCesare | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 10, 1966 | |
| Profession | Realtor | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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DeCesare's professional experience includes working as Director of Business Development & Public Relations for Alliance Corporation, Commercial Realtor for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, broadcaster for Heritage Communications and musician with Skip Bond and the Fugitives.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
DeCesare won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2010
DeCesare won re-election to the 21st District Seat on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed and received 11,080 votes.
DeCesare was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeCesare was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Charlene Rabold (D). [3] DeCesare raised $73,005 for his campaign, while Rabold raised $100,022. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jim DeCesare (R)
|
12,292 | 59.5% | ||
| Charlene Rabold (D) | 8,377 | 40.5% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for DeCesare is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, DeCesare raised a total of $246,298 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 12, 2013.[5]
| Jim DeCesare's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State House, District 21 |  |
$9,160 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State House, District 21 | |
$7,741 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State House, District 21 | |
$73,005 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State House, District 21 | |
$77,322 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State House, District 21 | |
$79,070 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $246,298 | |||
2012
DeCesare won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, DeCesare raised a total of $9,160.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim DeCesare's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Clark, Dallas | $1,000 | |||
| Bluegrass Cmte | $1,000 | |||
| Spinks, James | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $800 | |||
| Atmos Energy | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $9,160 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
DeCesare won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, DeCesare raised a total of $7,741.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim DeCesare's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Downing, John | $1,000 | |||
| Coates, Spencer | $1,000 | |||
| Gipson, Jimmie | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $800 | |||
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,741 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
DeCesare won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, DeCesare raised a total of $73,005.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim DeCesare's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kentucky Republican Party | $4,000 | |||
| Downing, John | $2,000 | |||
| Bluegrass Cmte | $2,000 | |||
| Hughes, J | $2,000 | |||
| Allen, Joseph | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $73,005 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
DeCesare won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, DeCesare raised a total of $77,322.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim DeCesare's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Kentucky Republican Party | $20,834 | |||
| Decesare, Jim | $2,929 | |||
| Bush, Wayne | $2,000 | |||
| Associated General Contractors of Kentucky | $1,250 | |||
| Hughes, Judi | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $77,322 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
DeCesare won election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, DeCesare raised a total of $79,070.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim DeCesare's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Kentucky Republican Party | $20,028 | |||
| Gable, Robert | $2,000 | |||
| Decesare, Jim | $1,874 | |||
| Brooks, Troy | $1,500 | |||
| Hulsey, Timothy | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $79,070 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
He is a member of the Capitol Arts Alliance Board, Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Association Board, Bowling Green Masonic Lodge, Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Rizpah Shrine, and the State Street United Methodist Church.[6]
Recent news
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Jim DeCesare News Feed
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- Which bathroom should transgendered students use? - Daily Caller
- McConnell campaign, tea party activist publicly spar over primary challenge - Daily Caller
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
- Teen porn star got naked, pleasured herself with crucifix on school grounds - Daily Caller
- OPINION
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External links
- Official Homepage
- Kentucky Legislature - Jim DeCesare
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Kentucky Votes - Jim DeCesare
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
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
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Decesare, Jim," accessed June 12, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeCesare
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