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Bart Rowland
Bart Rowland (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 21. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Rowland (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 21. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Bart Rowland, as of February 2020, lived in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. He attended Western Kentucky University. Rowland's career experience includes working with Rowland Insurance Agency and the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky (IIAK), the Professional Insurance Agents of Kentucky (PIA), and the Monroe County Republican Party.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Rowland was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee, Chair
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Small Business & Information Technology Committee
2019-2020
Rowland was assigned to the following committees:
- House Banking and Insurance Committee, Chair
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Small Business & Information Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banking and Insurance, Chair |
| • Small Business & Information Technology |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rowland served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Banking and Insurance, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rowland served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Banking and Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Elections, Const. Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2022
Bart Rowland did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Bart Rowland defeated Johnny Pennington in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bart Rowland (R) | 80.5 | 15,433 |
| Johnny Pennington (D) | 19.5 | 3,734 | ||
| Total votes: 19,167 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Johnny Pennington advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bart Rowland advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Bart Rowland defeated Jarrett Cox in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bart Rowland (R) | 71.2 | 10,907 |
 | Jarrett Cox (D) | 28.8 | 4,422 | |
| Total votes: 15,329 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21
Jarrett Cox advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jarrett Cox |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Bart Rowland advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Bart Rowland |
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2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Incumbent Bart Rowland ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 21, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bart Rowland Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,728 | |
| Total Votes | 13,728 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Bart Rowland ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 Republican primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 21, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bart Rowland Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Joe Choate ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Bart Rowland ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Rowland defeated Choate in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bart Rowland Incumbent |
57.4% | 8,613 | |
| Democratic | Joe Choate | 42.6% | 6,391 | |
| Total Votes | 15,004 | |||
2012
General
Rowland won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 53. He defeated Freddy Harbison and Richard Treitz in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Thomas Dodson (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bart Rowland Incumbent |
69% | 10,688 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Dodson | 31% | 4,797 | |
| Total Votes | 15,485 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Bart Rowland Incumbent |
60.9% | 2,965 |
| Freddy Harbison | 24.7% | 1,204 |
| Richard Treitz | 14.4% | 699 |
| Total Votes | 4,868 | |
Special
Rowland won election to Kentucky House of Representatives District 53 in a special election on February 7, 2012. He defeated Barry Dean Steele (D). The seat was vacant after James Comer Jr. (R) resigned after being elected Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture on November 8, 2011.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bart Rowland |
62.4% | 2,699 | |
| Democratic | Barry Dean Steele | 37.6% | 1,629 | |
| Total Votes | 4,328 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative Bart Rowland (R)," accessed February 12, 2020
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ WBKO, "Unofficial Election Results: Bart Rowland Wins," February 7, 2012
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, " February 7, 2012 special election results," accessed December 18, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 2012-2023 |
Succeeded by Amy Neighbors (R) |
