Bill Adkins
Bill Adkins was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Kentucky. He was defeated by Thomas Massie (R) in the general election.
Biography
Adkins was born in Letcher County, Kentucky[1]
Education:[1]
- 1996: Cumberland College
- 1999: Chase Law School
Career
Adkins owns his own law firm and practices law in Grant County, Kentucky.[1]
Elections
2012
Adkins was defeated by Republican Thomas Massie.[2] Adkins ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 4th District. Adkins defeated Greg Frank in the Democratic primary.[3] He was defeated by Thomas Massie (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Thomas Massie |
62.1% | 186,036 | |
| Democratic | Bill Adkins | 35% | 104,734 | |
| No Party Affiliation | David Lewis | 2.9% | 8,674 | |
| Total Votes | 299,444 | |||
| Source: Kentucky Board of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bill Adkins |
68.6% | 17,209 |
| Greg Frank | 31.4% | 7,869 |
| Total Votes | 25,078 | |
Race background
Adkins was a Democrat running for election in a primarily conservative district. However, Republicans had a six candidate primary with the winner, Thomas Massie, only achieving 45% of the vote. Adkins stated that the Republican Party's division between traditional candidates and tea party candidates might play to his advantage in the 4th District Elections.[4]
Campaign Issues
The following are issues highlighted by Bill Adkins on his campaign website.[5]
- Protecting Seniors
Excerpt: "Bill believes we must stop the radical agenda that calls for balancing our budget on the backs of our seniors, an agenda that would deny seniors and children necessary health care, an agenda that would deny seniors peace of mind and security."
- Fair Taxes
Excerpt: "The best thing we can do to increase revenue so as to meet our needs while paying down our debt is to get serious about investing in our nation and create a tax structure that is fair to all."
- National Security
Excerpt: "Bill believes we must continue the fight against terrorism around the globe, but it’s past time to bring our troops home from Afghanistan."
- Second Amendment
Excerpt: "Bill unequivocally supports our Second Amendment right to bear arms."
- Boosting 4th Congressional District’s Economy
Excerpt: "As your Congressman, Bill will be a competition advocate, will work to make sure airline regulations are fair to the consumer and CVG will once again be a boost to our economy."
Excerpt: "Bill supports farm programs and small business initiatives that will enhance the business environment for family farms."
Endorsements
- Adkins was endorsed by Northern Kentucky AFL-CIO Central Labor Council in the Democratic primary.[6]
Special Election
U.S. Representative Geoff Davis announced his resignation on July 31. Kentucky held a special election to fill Davis' seat, which he initially planned to leave at the end of this term.[7][8][9]
As required by the U.S. Constitution, Kentucky had to schedule a special election to fill the remainder of Davis' term, which ended in January 2013.[7] The election was scheduled for November 6, 2012.[10] Adkins (D) and Thomas Massie (R) were already set to vie for the next full term in the general election and squared off in the special election to finish the term as well.[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Adkins and his wife Betty have adopted four children and have a six-year-old granddaughter.[1]
External links
- Campaign website
- Twitter account
- Facebook page
- Bill Adkins' Vote Smart Profile
- Bill Adkins' Linkedin Profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bill Adkins for Congress, "Meet Bill" accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Kentucky"
- ↑ WLKY "Election Results" accessed May 22, 2012
- ↑ Cincinnati.com "Adkins believes he can overcome challenges of a conservative district"
- ↑ Campaign Website
- ↑ NYK.com, "Political Notes:The Northern Kentucky AFL-CIO Central Labor Council announces endorsements" accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Courier Journal, "Geoff Davis resigns from Congress, cites family health issue," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Washington Post, "Republican Rep. Geoff Davis of Kentucky resigns, cites a family health issue," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "Rep. Geoff Davis resigns from Congress," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call, "Breaking: Geoff Davis Resigns From Congress," July 31, 2012
