Jimmy Higdon
| Jimmy Higdon | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | December 2009 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehead State University, 1975 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Reserve | |
| Years of service | 1976-1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 15, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Lebanon, KY | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Higdon served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Higdon served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Higdon won re-election to the 14th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition. He received 30,360 votes.
Higdon was also not opposed in the Republican primary election on May 18th.
| Kentucky State Senate, District 14 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jimmy Higdon (R)
|
30,360 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Higdon is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Higdon raised a total of $244,877 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 10, 2013.[1]
| Jimmy Higdon's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State Senate, District 14 |  |
$6,750 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State Senate, District 14 |  |
$38,094 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State House, District 24 | |
$94,890 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State House, District 24 | |
$34,035 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State House, District 24 | |
$12,895 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State House, District 24 | |
$58,213 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $244,877 | |||
2012
Higdon was not up for election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Higdon raised a total of $6,750.
| Kentucky State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Higdon's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities | $1,000 | |||
| Summit-Hinkle Pac | $1,000 | |||
| Mathis, Mark R | $1,000 | |||
| Claywell, Leon | $1,000 | |||
| Hill, Steve | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $6,750 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Higdon won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Higdon raised a total of $38,094.
| Kentucky State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Higdon's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Higdon for State Representative | $9,031 | |||
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 | |||
| Lawson, Randall | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Wholesale Liquor Dealers | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,094 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Higdon won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Higdon raised a total of $94,890.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Higdon's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Higdon, Jimmy | $25,233 | |||
| Casey County Young Republican Club | $1,138 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,050 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Tatum, Larry | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $94,890 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Higdon won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Higdon raised a total of $34,035.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Higdon's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Bankers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Hilpp, Freddie | $920 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers | $600 | |||
| Rucker, Jill | $583 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $34,035 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Higdon won re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Higdon raised a total of $12,895.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Higdon's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Higdon, Linda | $633 | |||
| Higdon, Bruce | $608 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers Election Trust | $600 | |||
| Kentucky Highway Industries | $500 | |||
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $12,895 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Higdon won election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Higdon raised a total of $58,213.
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jimmy Higdon's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Kentucky Republican Party | $9,713 | |||
| Higdon, Jimmy | $8,213 | |||
| Anonymous | $1,020 | |||
| Kentucky Society of Interventional Pain Physicians | $1,000 | |||
| Kelly, Robert | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $58,213 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- Official Website
- Kentucky Senate - Jimmy Higdon
- Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kentucky Votes - Jimmy Higdon
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dan Kelly |
Kentucky State Senate District 14 December 2009-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by NA |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 24 2003-2009 |
Succeeded by Terry Mills |
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