David Givens

David Givens

Republican Party

Kentucky State Senate District 9

Tenure

2009 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

16

Compensation

Base salary

188.22/calendar day during session for legislators whose terms began before 2023. $203.28/calendar day for legislators whose terms began after 2023.

Per diem

$182.60/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Western Kentucky University, 1989

Graduate

Western Kentucky University, 1997

Personal

Religion

Christian: Presbyterian

Profession

Managing Partner, Central Farmer?s Supply

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Personal Twitter

David Givens (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Givens (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Givens earned his B.S. in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University in 1989 his M.A. in Communication from Western Kentucky University in 1997. His professional experience includes working as Managing Partner of Central Farmers Supply and Board Member/Primary Stockholder/Beef Producer at the Green River Cattle Company.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Givens was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture Committee
• Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
• Senate Committee on Committees
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• Appropriations and Revenue Committee
• Education Committee

2021-2022

Givens was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture Committee
• Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
• Senate Committee on Committees
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Health and Welfare Committee
• Senate Rules Committee

2019-2020

Givens was assigned to the following committees:

• House Committee On Committees
• Senate Agriculture Committee
• Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
• Senate Health and Welfare Committee
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Rules Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Givens served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Givens served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2013
• Agriculture
• Appropriations and Revenue, Vice chair
• Education
• Health and Welfare, Vice chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Givens served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Givens served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2009
• Agriculture
• Education
• Transportation

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kentucky State Senate District 9

Incumbent David Givens defeated Karen Pennington in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 9 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Givens (R)	75.3	37,580
		Karen Pennington (D)	24.7	12,303

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,883
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Karen Pennington advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 9.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Givens advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 9.

Endorsements

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2020

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kentucky State Senate District 9

Incumbent David Givens defeated Brian Pedigo in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Givens (R)	78.5	41,555
		Brian Pedigo (D)	21.5	11,356

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brian Pedigo advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 9.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Givens advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 9.

2016

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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 Givens ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 9 general election.

Kentucky State Senate District 9, General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	David Givens Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	37,791
Total Votes				37,791
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent David Givens ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 9 Republican primary.

Kentucky State Senate District 9, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	David Givens Incumbent (unopposed)

2012

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012

Givens won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 9. He defeated Don M. Butler, II in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Kentucky State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
David P. Givens Incumbent	76%	4,202
Don Butler, II	24%	1,327
Total Votes		5,529

2008

On November 4, 2008, Givens was elected to the 9th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating opponent Steve Newberry (D). Givens raised $379,837 for his campaign, while Newberry raised $573,857.

Kentucky State Senate, District 9 (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
David Givens (R)		24,775	55.4%
Steve Newberry (D)		19,967	44.6%

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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David Givens campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Kentucky State Senate District 9	Won general	$500,891	$0
2020	Kentucky State Senate District 9	Won general	$320,313	N/A**
2016	Kentucky State Senate, District 9	Won	$100,374	N/A**
2012	Kentucky State Senate, District 9	Won	$101,250	N/A**
2008	Kentucky State Senate, District 9	Won	$379,837	N/A**
Grand total			$1,402,665	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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Current members of the Kentucky State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert Stivers

Majority Leader:Max Wise

Minority Leader:Gerald Neal

Senators

District 1

Jason Howell (R)

District 2

Danny Carroll (R)

District 3

Craig Richardson (R)

District 4

Robby Mills (R)

District 5

Stephen Meredith (R)

District 6

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

District 7

Aaron Reed (R)

District 8

Gary Boswell (R)

District 9

David Givens (R)

District 10

Matthew Deneen (R)

District 11

Steve Rawlings (R)

District 12

Amanda Bledsoe (R)

District 13

Reggie Thomas (D)

District 14

Jimmy Higdon (R)

District 15

Rick Girdler (R)

District 16

Max Wise (R)

District 17

Matt Nunn (R)

District 18

Robin Webb (R)

District 19

Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D)

District 20

Gex Williams (R)

District 21

Brandon Storm (R)

District 22

Donald Douglas (R)

District 23

Chris McDaniel (R)

District 24

Shelley Frommeyer (R)

District 25

Robert Stivers (R)

District 26

Karen Berg (D)

District 27

Steve West (R)

District 28

Greg Elkins (R)

District 29

Scott Madon (R)

District 30

Brandon Smith (R)

District 31

Phillip Wheeler (R)

District 32

Mike Wilson (R)

District 33

Gerald Neal (D)

District 34

Jared Carpenter (R)

District 35

Keturah Herron (D)

District 36

Julie Adams (R)

District 37

David Yates (D)

District 38

Mike Nemes (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (6)