Thomas McKee
| Thomas McKee | ||
 | ||
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 78 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Centre College, 1963 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 13, 1941 | |
| Place of birth | Cynthiana, KY | |
| Profession | Tobacco Farmer | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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McKee's professional experience includes working as a tobacco farmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McKee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Tourism Development and Energy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Tourism Development and Energy | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Tourism Development and Energy | ||||
Elections
2012
McKee won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 78. He defeated Bradley T. Copes in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012 and defeated Bryan Lutz (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 78, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thomas McKee Incumbent |
55.7% | 8,914 | |
| Republican | Bryan Lutz | 44.3% | 7,087 | |
| Total Votes | 16,001 | |||
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Thomas M. McKee Incumbent |
73.8% | 2,318 |
| Bradley T. Copes | 26.2% | 822 |
| Total Votes | 3,140 | |
2010
McKee's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Timothy Fairfield. According to official results, McKee defeated Fairfield by a margin of 6,814 to 5,711. [3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 78 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas McKee (D)
|
6,814 | |||
| Timothy Fairfield (R) | 5,711 | |||
McKee ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, McKee was re-elected to the 78th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [4] He raised $8,292 for his campaign. [5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 78 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas McKee (D)
|
12,783 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, McKee raised $52,665 in contributions. [6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Campaign Cmte | $12,500 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
| Atmos Energy | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 McKee collected $8,292 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers Local 212 | $1,000 |
| McKee, Thomas | $760 |
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $600 |
| Kentucky Automobile Dealers | $600 |
Personal
McKee has a wife, Sue.[8] He is a member of the American Angus Association, American Cattleman's Association, Cynthia County Chamber of Commerce, Cynthiana Fifth Third Bank Advisory Board, Harrison County Beef Cattle Association, Harrison County Cattleman's Association, Harrison Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Kentucky Cattleman's Association, and the National Cattleman's Association.[9]
Recent news
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Thomas McKee News Feed
- Food banks seek state General Fund dollars - The Floyd County Times
- Limestone DAR makes offer to aid Pioneer Museum repairs - Ledger Independent
- Exclusive Diva prevails in Washington State Legislators Stakes
- Ron Wyden: Hemp Bill Failed Because It Was Not 'Clearly Separated From ... - Huffington Post
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kentucky Legislature - Thomas McKee
- 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
- Tom McKee 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 Thomas McKee
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McKee
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