Linda Belcher
| Linda Belcher | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Eastern Kentucky University | |
| Master's | Western Kentucky University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 28, 1948 | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Linda Belcher (b. September 28, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 49 from 2009 to 2013.
Belcher has worked as a principal and teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Belcher has served on the following committees:
- Economic Development
- Education
- State Government
- Transportation
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Education Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- State Government Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Belcher served on the following committees:
- Economic Development
- Education (Vice Chair)
- Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Tourism
- Interim Joint Committee on Education
- Interim Joint Committee on Transportation
- Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection
- Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Subcommittee of Budget Review on Human Resources
- Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education
- Transportation
Elections
2012
Belcher ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and was defeated by Russell Webber (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 49, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Russell Webber |
52.8% | 11,329 | |
| Democratic | Linda Belcher Incumbent | 47.2% | 10,124 | |
| Total Votes | 21,453 | |||
2010
Belcher's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Russell Webber. According to official results, Belcher defeated Webber by a margin of 7,878 to 7,777. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 49 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda Belcher (D)
|
7,878 | |||
| Russell Webber (R) | 7,777 | |||
Belcher was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Belcher was elected to the 49th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Trina Summers (R). [5] Belcher raised $30,122 for her campaign, while Summers raised $23,003. [6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 49 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Belcher (D)
|
10,954 | 54.0% | ||
| Trina Summers (R) | 9,347 | 46.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Belcher raised $46,668 in contributions. [7]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $15,000 |
| Belcher, Linda Howlett | $1,350 |
2008
In 2008 Belcher collected $30,122 in donations.[8]
Four of her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus | $12,071 |
| Bullitt County Democratic Executive Committee | $10,000 |
| Housing Organized for Political Education | $1,000 |
| Blair, Paul | $1,000 |
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Linda Belcher
- Linda Belcher on FreedomKentucky.org
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Linda Belcher on Facebook
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008
- Linda Belcher on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Belcher
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Linda Belcher
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Larry Belcher |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Russell Webber (R) |
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