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Jody Richards
| Jody Richards | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1977-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 36 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker, Kentucky House | ||
| 1995-1998, 2006-2008 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1976 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Kentucky Wesleyan College | |
| Master's | University of Missouri | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Reserve | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 20, 1938 | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Richards's professional experience includes working as owner of Superior Books and teacher at Western Kentucky University. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Richards won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 20. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Regina Webb (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jody Richards Incumbent |
60.9% | 10,782 | |
| Republican | Regina Webb | 39.1% | 6,908 | |
| Total Votes | 17,690 | |||
2010
Richards won re-election to the 20th District Seat on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed and received 8,580 votes.
Richards ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Richards was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [3] He raised $96,404 for his campaign. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jody Richards (D)
|
13,680 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Richards raised $90,461 in contributions. [5]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,500 |
| Atmos Energy | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Richards collected $96,404 in donations.[6]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $2,000 |
| UPS | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| United Mine Workers of America | $1,000 |
Personal
Richards and his wife, Neva, have one child.[7] He is a member of Greenwood Park Church of Christ, Bowling Green/Warren County Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Jaycees, and the Southern Legislative Conference.[8]
Recent news
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Jody Richards News Feed
- Richards and Stone: Lawsuits Put Added Pressure on State to Get Redistricting ... - WKU Public Radio
- Gov. Beshear Signs Bill for Career/Technical Education in Kentucky - SurfKY News
- Special Session for Redistricting Continues to Gain Support - WBKO
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Jody Richards
- 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
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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Jody Richards
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Richards
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