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Julie Denton
| Julie Denton | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 36 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Louisville, 1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 9, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Louisville, KY | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Denton earned her B.S. from the University of Louisville in 1981. Her professional experience includes working as a Consumer Representative for General Electric and dental hygienist.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Denton served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Denton served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Labor and Industry | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Denton served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Denton defeated Democratic candidate Rick Hiles by a margin of 36,864 to 18,291 in the November 2 general election. [1]
In the May 18 primary election, Denton defeated opponent Shawn Slone by a margin of 10,135 to 4,000. [2]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 36 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Julie Denton (R)
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36,864 | 66.8% | ||
| Rick Hiles (D) | 18,291 | 33.2% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Denton was re-elected to the 36th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition.[3] Denton raised $181,069 for her campaign.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 36 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Julie Denton (R) | 35,028 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Denton received $125,095 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Julie Denton's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kentucky Hospitals Circle Of Friends | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Society Of Interventional Pain Physicians | $2,000 |
| Beanblossom, Brent | $2,000 |
| Rescare Inc | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Ophthalmological | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $125,095 |
2006
In 2006 Denton collected $181,069 in donations,[6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pampati, Sharada | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 |
| Manchikanti, Laxmaiah | $2,000 |
| Pampati, Vidyasagar | $2,000 |
Personal
Denton and her husband, Barry, have three children.
Recent news
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Julie Denton News Feed
- OPINION
- A&R Logistics to establish headquarters in Louisville, create 50 jobs - WDRB
- Ky. Down syndrome law empowers parents - State-Journal.com
- Kentucky regularly pays workers not to work - WNEM Saginaw
- Beshear says state will expand Medicaid - Morehead News
- Gov. Beshear expands Kentucky's Medicaid program - WDRB
- Prolacta Praises Landmark Legislation in Kentucky Mandating Human Milk Diet ... - MarketWatch (press release)
- RONNIE ELLIS: Elections have consequences - The Independent
- Medicaid expansion should go forward - Hazard Herald
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Freedom Speaks Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Susna D. Johns |
Kentucky Senate District 36 1995–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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