Susan Westrom
| Susan Westrom | ||
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 79 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kentucky | |
| Master's | University of Kentucky | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 15, 1952 | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Westrom's professional experience includes working as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Bluegrass.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Enrollment, Chair | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Enrollment | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Westrom served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Enrollment | ||||
| • Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Licensing and Occupations, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Westrom won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 79. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Chris Logan (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 79, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Susan Westrom Incumbent |
55.2% | 8,988 | |
| Republican | Chris Logan | 44.8% | 7,293 | |
| Total Votes | 16,281 | |||
2010
Westrom's opponent in the November 2 general election was Constitution candidate Robert Thornsberry. According to official results, Westrom defeated Thornsberry by a margin of 7,226 to 2,737. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 79 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Susan Westrom (D)
|
7,226 | |||
| Robert Thornsberry (C) | 2,737 | |||
Westrom ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Westrom was re-elected to the 79th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] She raised $78,006 for her campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 79 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Susan Westrom (D)
|
13,094 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Westrom raised $83,433 in contributions. [6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
| Lexington Fire Fighters | $1,500 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008 Westrom collected $78,006 in donations.[7]
Four of her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers Local 369 | $1,500 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 502 | $1,500 |
| Greer, Rex | $1,000 |
| Sparks, Alice Stephens | $1,000 |
Personal
Westrom is a member of the Kentucky Jumpstart Advisory Board, Community Council on Women's Health, Kentucky Organization for Foster Youth Advisory Panel, Kentucky United for Children and Families, Lexington Forum, and the Midway College Center for Women & Leadership Advisory Board.[8]
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kentucky Legislature - Susan Westrom
- 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
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 Susan Westrom
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Westrom
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