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Kathy Stein
| Kathy Stein | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
| 1997-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Virginia, 1974 | |
| J.D. | University of Kentucky College of Law, 1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 31, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, AL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Stein earned her B.A. from Clinch Valley College at the University of Virginia in 1974 and her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1983. Her professional experience includes working as a bookkeeper, a teacher, a college instructor, and an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stein served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stein served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stein served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Stein's downtown Lexington district was moved about 40 miles to the northeast during redistricting, which some Democrats considered a deliberate move by the Republican legislative leadership to displace her. Stein initially said that she would not move, but won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 13. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
Stein's bid had been put in danger by a redistricting plan that would have moved her district 40 miles away to rural northeast Kentucky, and Dorsey Ridley's 4th District 200 miles east to take its place.[4] A judge later struck down that plan, ordering the 2012 elections to be held under the current boundaries.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stein was elected to the 13th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating opponent Chuck Ellinger II (R).[6] Stein raised $132,425 for her campaign, while Ellinger raised 43,710.[7]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 13 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kathy Stein (D)
|
26,593 | 65.8% | ||
| Chuck Ellinger II (R) | 13,815 | 34.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Stein collected $132,425 in donations.[8]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $16,000 |
| Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Pipe Trades Association | $1,000 |
| Downey, Steven | $1,000 |
Personal
Stein and her husband, Alan, have three children.
Recent news
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Kathy Stein News Feed
- Editorial
- Beshear hopes to call special session to deal with legislative redistricting - Lexington Herald Leader
- May flashback: Abes top Huskies in first-ever meeting - Leader-Telegram
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Senate candidate list
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ The Lexington Herald-Leader, "Kathy Stein isn't the first Kentucky state senator whose district was moved," January 20, 2012
- ↑ Lexington Herald-Leader, "Kathy Stein isn't the first Kentucky state senator whose district was moved," January 20, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ↑ Lexington Herald-Leader, "Judge tosses new boundaries for state legislative districts," February 8, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ↑ 2008 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ District 13 Kentucky State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Kathy Stein
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ernesto Scorsone |
Kentucky State Senate District 13 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives 1997-2008 |
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