Jimmie Lee
| Jimmie Lee | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1954-1958 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 27, 1937 | |
| Place of birth | Henry County, KY | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lee's professional experience includes working as Owner/Operator of Lee's Service and Auto Sales. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Lee won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25. He defeated Kendrick Bryan and Glenn Fonda in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jimmie Lee Incumbent |
77.6% | 1,572 |
| Kendrick Bryan | 18.6% | 377 |
| Glenn Fonda | 3.8% | 76 |
| Total Votes | 2,025 | |
2010
Lee's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Carl Lay. According to official results, Lee defeated Lay by a margin of 8,610 to 6,579. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 25 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmie Lee (D)
|
8,610 | |||
| Carl Lay (R) | 6,579 | |||
Lee defeated challenger Glenn Fonda by a margin of 4,532 to 995 in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lee was re-elected to the 25th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Lisa Williams (R). [4] Lee raised $180,625 for his campaign, while Williams raised $62,299. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 25 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jimmie Lee (D)
|
11,566 | 54.7% | ||
| Lisa Williams (R) | 9,568 | 45.3% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Lee is available dating back to 1994. Based on available campaign finance records, Lee raised a total of $514,094 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 12, 2013.[6]
| Jimmie Lee's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State House, District 25 |  |
$85,224 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$69,567 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$180,625 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$41,009 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$11,490 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$14,167 | |
| 2000 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$81,519 | |
| 1998 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$5,725 | |
| 1996 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$24,768 | |
| 1994 | Kentucky State House, District 25 | |
$0 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $514,094 | |||
2012
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $85,224.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus | $5,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,800 | |||
| Cantley, Vanessa | $1,000 | |||
| Jones, Lawrence | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $85,224 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $69,567.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $69,567 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $180,625.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Lee, Jimmie | $64,277 | |||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus | $17,700 | |||
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $180,625 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $41,009.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $5,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $41,009 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $11,490.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Horsemens Benevolent & Protective Association | $700 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $11,490 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $14,167.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends | $2,000 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Trinity Industries | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $14,167 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $81,519.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $4,293 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle of Friends | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $81,519 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1998. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $5,725.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Medical Association/Kentucky Educational Medical Pac | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Realtors Pac | $500 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $5,725 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Lee won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1996. During that election cycle, Lee raised a total of $24,768.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmie Lee's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,500 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Tobin Jr, J D | $1,000 | |||
| Prather, Joseph W | $100 | |||
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle Of Friends | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $24,768 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
He is a 32nd Degree member of the Masons.[7]
Recent news
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- Recall of Colorado anti-gun pol gets16,000 signatures - Daily Caller
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Jimmie Lee
- 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, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
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, "Lee, Jimmie," accessed June 12, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lee
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