Robert Damron
| Robert Damron | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Caucus Chairman | ||
| 2009-2013 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kentucky, 1976 | |
| Master's | University of Kentucky, 1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 20, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Danville, KY | |
| Profession | Vice President, Ross Sinclaire & Associates | |
| Religion | Disciples of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Damron's professional experience includes working as a Financial Advisor/Investment Banker/Securities Agent with Ross, Sinclaire & Associates and self-employed insurance agent.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Damron served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Damron served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Committee On Committees | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Damron served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Committee On Committees | ||||
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
Damron's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Taxes & Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt:"Co-sponsored legislation that repealed taxes on inheritances, private pensions, and intangibles."
Ethics
- Excerpt:"Led the fight for passage of the 1993 “no cup of coffee” Ethics Reforms."
Agricultural
- Excerpt:"Co-sponsored tort reform to protect farmers from frivolous lawsuits."
Crime
- Excerpt:"Sponsored Kentucky’s Fetal Homicide Bill."
Education
- Excerpt:"Supported increased funding for school technology and for improvements in the student/teacher relationship."
Elections
2012
Damron won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Matt Lockett (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 39, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Damron Incumbent |
56.3% | 8,184 | |
| Republican | Matt Lockett | 43.7% | 6,364 | |
| Total Votes | 14,548 | |||
2010
Damron's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Peter Kerr. According to official results, Damron defeated Kerr by a margin of 8,745 to 7,402. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 39 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Damron (D)
|
8,745 | |||
| Peter Kerr (R) | 7,402 | |||
Damron ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Damron was re-elected to the 39th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Chris W. Moore (R). [5] Damron raised $308,231 for his campaign, while Moore raised $23,590. [6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Domron (D)
|
11,448 | 57.4% | ||
| Chris W. Moore (R) | 8,496 | 42.6% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Damron raised $352,598 in contributions. [7]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Society Of Interventional Pain Physicians | $3,000 |
| Damron, Robert R | $2,475 |
2008
In 2008 Damron collected $308,231 in donations.[8]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Damron, Robert | $77,005 |
| Buerger, Krista | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Hospital Association | $2,000 |
Personal
Damron and his wife, Paula, have one child.[9] He is a member of the All Gods Children Inc. Board of Directors, Employment Solutions Board of Directors, PACE Board at Asbury College, Bluegrass Council Executive Board - Boy Scouts of America, Nicholasville Christian Church, Jessamine County Beef Cattle Association, and the Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce.[10]
Recent news
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- Kentucky Medicaid expansion opponents weighing options to reverse decision - The Courier-Journal
- Kentucky's managed care system drawing complaints - Richmond Register
- Kentucky girl, 2, fatally shot in chest by 5-year-old brother: police - New York Daily News
- Lessons from Bruising Passage of Kentucky Religious Freedom Bill - National Catholic Register
- Three indicted on new rape charges in Mercer - Central Kentucky News
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kentucky Legislature - Robert Damron
- 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
- ↑ "bobdamron," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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 Robert Damron
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Damron
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