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R.J. Palmer
| R.J. Palmer | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Floor Leader | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2001 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Transylvania University | |
| Master's | Eastern Kentucky University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 15, 1970 | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Palmer earned his B.A. from Transylvania University and his M.B.A. from Eastern Kentucky University. His professional experience includes working as an Account Representative for Central Kentucky Corrugated Specialists and as Vice President of Central Bank, Winchester.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Palmer served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Palmer served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Committee on Committees | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Palmer served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2014
Palmer is considering running for Kentucky's 6th congressional district. He told Pure Politics, "I’m interested in keeping my options open. Whether it’s the right time, that’s something my family and I need to decide."[1]
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Palmer defeated Republican candidate Ralph Alvarado by a margin of 18,876 to 16,940 in the November 2 general election. [2]
In the May 18 primary election, Palmer defeated Ryan Dotson by a margin of 6,705 to 14,575. [3]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 28 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 R.J. Palmer (D)
|
18,876 | 52.7% | ||
| Ralph Alvarado (R) | 16,940 | 47.3% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Palmer was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[4] Palmer raised $30,900 for his campaign.[5]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| R.J. Palmer (D) | 24,663 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Palmer received $167,590 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to R.J. Palmer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $10,000 |
| Walker, Arthur | $3,250 |
| Workman, Mark | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $167,590 |
2006
In 2006 Palmer collected $30,900 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Deaton, Luther | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- Political illusions and cheap tricks: The wrong medicine for Kentucky's ... - News-Democrat & Leader
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
- ↑ cn|2 Pure Politics, "The list: Rep. Overly, Sen. Palmer, Colmon Elridge mulling 6th Congressional Dist. race in '14," November 26, 2012
- ↑ Official Kentucky General Election Results
- ↑ Official Kentucky Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2006 Kentucky Election Results
- ↑ District 28 Kentucky State Senate, 2006 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 Contributions to R.J. Palmer
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dale Shrout |
Kentucky Senate District 28 2001–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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