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Amanda Mays Bledsoe
2023 - Present
2027
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Amanda Bledsoe (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Bledsoe (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Amanda Mays Bledsoe earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and classical studies from Hillsdale College in 2000 and a master's degree in international affairs and national security policy from the University of Kentucky in 2002. Bledsoe's career experience includes working as an adjunct instructor with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, an adjunct faculty member with Midway College, and a senior program manager and senior policy analyst with the Council of State Governments.[1][2] She served on the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council.[1][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bledsoe was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Enrollment Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Committee on Families and Children
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- State and Local Government Committee
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Health and Family Services Committee
- Local Government Committee
- State Government Committee
Elections
2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 12
Amanda Bledsoe defeated Bill O'Brien in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amanda Bledsoe (R) | 60.5 | 29,181 |
 | Bill O'Brien (D)  | 39.5 | 19,046 | |
| Total votes: 48,227 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Amanda Bledsoe advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 12.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ross Mann (R)
2020
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2020)
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 10
Incumbent Amanda Bledsoe won election in the general election for Lexington City Council District 10 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bledsoe (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 10,514 |
| Total votes: 10,514 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 10
Incumbent Amanda Bledsoe won election in the general election for Lexington City Council District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bledsoe (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 8,177 |
| Total votes: 8,177 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
The city of Lexington, Kentucky, held elections for city council on November 8, 2016. Since no more than two candidates filed for any given district, there were no primary races. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016. Incumbent Amanda Mays Bledsoe ran unopposed in the Lexington City Council District 10 general election.[4]
| Lexington City Council District 10, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Amanda Mays Bledsoe Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,891 |
| Total Votes | 9,891 | |
| Source: Fayette County Clerk, "Election Results: General 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
2014
The city of Lexington, Kentucky held elections for city council on November 4, 2014. In District 10, Amanda Mays Bledsoe defeated incumbent Harry Clarke.[5]
| Lexington City Council District 10 General Election, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Amanda Mays Bledsoe |
52.2% | 4,571 | |
| Harry Clarke Incumbent | 47.8% | 4,178 | |
| Total Votes | 8,749 | ||
| Source: Fayette County Clerk's Office - Official 2014 Election Results | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2014
On her campaign website, Bledsoe highlighted the following issues:[6]
Public Safety
- Excerpt: "The most important job of local government is to ensure the public safety of its citizens. It is critical that our kids can play in parks that are free of crime and drugs. Our seniors deserve the security to answer their doors and sit outside on their front porch without fear. Over 60% of our budget is invested in public safety and it is vital that our first responders have the resources needed to keep our families and neighborhoods safe. Amanda is the only candidate in this race endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police Bluegrass Lodge 4 and the Lexington Fire Fighters IAFF 526. She is also the only candidate who has served as an adjunct faculty member on homeland security policy."
Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "The other main priority for Lexington’s city government is to properly invest in roads and basic infrastructure. The unwillingness of city leaders of the past to invest in both the sanitary and storm water sewer systems is unacceptable. This failure resulted in the US EPA decent decree and could cost Lexington taxpayers over $600 million. Amanda will work to ensure the city’s infrastructure is given attention and resources for the future. She is the only candidate in the race with experience working on water quality issues with the EPA."
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "Over 80% of the city’s budget comes from payroll taxes. If people aren’t working, they aren’t helping provide the resources our city needs to provide basic services. In essence, the stronger the local economy is, then the stronger our city is. Amanda will continue to support local businesses and work to attract new companies to Lexington. The city plays an important role in providing a business friendly environment for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners."
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "Nothing is more important to city government than a fiscally responsible budget and plan. Our City Council plays an important role in setting the budget, prioritizing how our tax money is spent, how we save for the future and how we pay for our debts. The city’s policies and regulations passed by the Council impact our daily lives and reflect the values of our citizens. We can do this by implementing accountability and ensuring our dollars spent reflect our properties and needs first."
Education
- Excerpt: "Lexington has an incredibly educated workforce and, as a parent, Amanda believes we should continue to invest in our kids to ensure the success continues. Schools and neighborhoods thrive when there are active parents and active PTA’s. It is important for the private sector, nonprofits and local government to provide support, encouragement and resources when needed to education officials. Amanda believes collaboration is the key to success for the next generation."
Neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "Amanda would initiate a Neighborhood Association President’s Council to ensure strong communication between local government and constituents. It would also be a forum for a better exchange of best practices and ideas between associations. Amanda was the first candidate to commit to district work hours in various locations on a regular basis so that constituents can talk directly to her without traveling downtown. These are important issues that take time to discuss and occur best when talking in person."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 12 |
Officeholder Kentucky State Senate District 12 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 LinkedIn, "Amanda Mays Bledsoe," accessed March 26, 2023
- ↑ Amanda for Lex, "About," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R)," accessed March 26, 2023
- ↑ Fayette County Clerk, "2016 General Election Sample Ballot ," January 27, 2016
- ↑ Fayette County Clerk, "Official general election results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Amanda for Lex, "Important Issues," accessed November 19, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alice Forgy Kerr (R) |
Kentucky State Senate District 12 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Lexington City Council District 10 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by Dave Sevigny |
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