Chad McCoy
Chad McCoy (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 50. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
McCoy (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 50. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.
Biography
McCoy earned his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1995. His professional experience includes working as a lawyer at McCoy & Hiestand PLC. McCoy and his wife, Dr. Holly McCoy, have two children.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
McCoy was assigned to the following committees:
- House Committee On Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- House Rules Committee
2019-2020
McCoy was assigned to the following committees:
- House Committee On Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- House Rules 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 |
| • Health and Family Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
Candy Massaroni won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Candy Massaroni (R) | 100.0 | 12,770 |
| Total votes: 12,770 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
Candy Massaroni defeated John Bradley and incumbent Chad McCoy in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Candy Massaroni | 44.9 | 1,523 |
| John Bradley | 42.5 | 1,444 | ||
 | Chad McCoy | 12.6 | 428 | |
| Total votes: 3,395 | |||
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2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Chad McCoy defeated Kory Miller in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chad McCoy (R) | 73.3 | 16,695 |
 | Kory Miller (D) | 26.7 | 6,074 | |
| Total votes: 22,769 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kory Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Reed (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Chad McCoy defeated Don Thrasher in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chad McCoy | 59.0 | 2,227 |
 | Don Thrasher | 41.0 | 1,545 | |
| Total votes: 3,772 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Chad McCoy defeated James DeWeese in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chad McCoy (R) | 55.3 | 9,129 |
| James DeWeese (D) | 44.7 | 7,386 | ||
| Total votes: 16,515 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
James DeWeese defeated Kory Miller in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James DeWeese | 73.5 | 3,992 | |
| Kory Miller | 26.5 | 1,442 | |
| Total votes: 5,434 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50
Incumbent Chad McCoy advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 on May 22, 2018.
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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 David Floyd (R) did not seek re-election.
Chad McCoy defeated James DeWeese in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 50, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chad McCoy |
63.63% | 13,048 | |
| Democratic | James DeWeese | 36.37% | 7,457 | |
| Total Votes | 20,505 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
James DeWeese ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 50, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | James DeWeese (unopposed) | |
Chad McCoy ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 50, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chad McCoy (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2016
McCoy's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Fight for Open & Honest Government that Stops a Culture of Corruption As a Kentuckian, you have a right to know what your elected officials are up to. With each piece of legislation, there is room for better transparency and more accountable leadership. By allowing the public to have a better understanding of what goes on in Frankfort, we encourage a more honest and open relationship between the people and their state. I hope that while I promote open leadership, you will keep an eye on my race and get involved in my campaign in whatever capacity you can. 100% Pro-Life As a proud father of twin boys, I cannot look into the eyes of my children and fathom supporting abortion. My Catholic faith stresses the fact that life is God’s precious gift to us. I will always defend the family values that our communities hold dear, including supporting policies that affirm the sanctity of life for unborn children. Further, I will stand up to those who would have us taxpayers pay for organizations that offer abortions. Our Kentuckians should not be required to fund such organizations. Promote Economic Development that Works for Our District As a small business owner, I can personally speak to the daily effort that goes into sustaining a competitive business. This is a key issue for our community. As your representative, I will bring fresh ideas to Frankfort that stimulate job creation and lasting economic growth. We need to work to make sure economic opportunity is coming to Nelson County, and stop jobs from going to adjacent counties instead. Infrastructure improvements are part of this solution. When we make Nelson more accessible, we will become more desirable to outside businesses looking to expand. Help to Find Solutions to the Pension Crisis & Protect Our Teachers The previous governor failed to address this pension problem and nothing was done while our Kentucky families grew ever closer to devastating tax increases and a bankrupt state. Far too long the obligation to the pension system has been de-prioritized and underfunded, leaving our teachers worried about their future investments. As a part-time adjunct professor of law at a local college, I have heard your worries and I will be your voice on this issue. I will work hard to achieve a solution that protects our citizens’ hard earned investments. Make Sure Frankfort is Accountable to the People Kentucky cannot tax, borrow, or spend its way to prosperity. Taxes should be low and the system should be fair. I am committed to fighting stifling policies for you and your loved ones, making sure that Frankfort is accountable to the people they represent. The right way to spur the economy is putting more in families’ pockets and less in Frankfort’s tax ledger. Our current state government is full of special interest groups and lobbyists that have too much influence. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) blatant overreach has been denounced by members of both parties in Frankfort. It is time we looked for a new, more conservative, majority in Frankfort to fight back against government overreach and offer up new options for our communities.[6] |
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| —Chad McCoy[7] | ||
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2022
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Chad McCoy, "About," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ 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 January 26, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Chad McCoy, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 50 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Candy Massaroni (R) |
