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Steven Riggs
| Steven Riggs | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kentucky, 1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Louisville, KY | |
| Profession | Insurance Sales Representative | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Riggs's professional experience includes working as an insurance sales representative. He served as a Flotilla Commander in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Local Government, Chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riggs served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Local Government, Chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Riggs won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 31. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Nicholas X. Simon (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 31, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steven Riggs Incumbent |
57.6% | 11,886 | |
| Republican | Nicholas Simon | 42.4% | 8,759 | |
| Total Votes | 20,645 | |||
2010
Riggs won re-election to the 31st District seat in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed and received 10,820 votes. [3]
Riggs ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riggs was re-elected to the 31st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] He raised $32,952 for his campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steven Riggs (D)
|
15,505 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Riggs raised $31,039 in contributions. [6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Rogers Group Inc | $1,000 |
| Independent Insurance Agents Of Kentucky | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Riggs collected $32,952 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 502 | $1,000 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $800 |
Personal
Riggs has a wife, Jenny.[8] He is Director of Community Coordinated Child Care, and a member of American Legion GI Joe Post 244, Insurance Institute of America, Community Relations Committee of the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce, Jeffersontown Optimist Club, Norton Health Care Board of Governors, Saint Matthew's United Methodist Church, Coast Guard Affairs Committee and Democratic Leadership Council of the United States Navy League.[9]
Recent news
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- Regional sewer push begins with vision of cleaner water and more growth - The Courier-Journal (blog)
- PAC backing McConnell says it will spend record amount - Cincinnati.com
- Two Rochester Students Named as Minnesota's 2013 Presidential Scholars - St. Paul Asian American Press
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External links
- Steve Riggs' personal website
- Kentucky Legislature - Steven Riggs
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Steven Riggs on Facebook
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Steve Riggs on Facebook
References
- ↑ 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 Steven Riggs
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riggs
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