David Hale (Kentucky)
2015 - Present
2027
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David Hale (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 74. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Hale (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 74. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
David Hale was born in Wellington, Kentucky. He graduated from Menifee County High School in 1974. Hale’s career experience includes working with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and as a pastor. He has been a member of the Kentucky Ministries Association.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hale was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- House State Government Committee, Chair
- House Transportation Committee
- State Government Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Hale was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Enrollment Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Hale was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Enrollment Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
- House Transportation 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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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hale served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Agriculture |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent David Hale won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Hale (R) | 100.0 | 17,010 |
| Total votes: 17,010 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Hale advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hale in this election.
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent David Hale defeated Bennie Deskins in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Hale (R) | 70.4 | 10,764 |
| Bennie Deskins (D) | 29.6 | 4,522 | ||
| Total votes: 15,286 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Bennie Deskins advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Hale advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent David Hale defeated Jeff Spradling in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Hale (R) | 72.4 | 15,230 |
| Jeff Spradling (D) | 27.6 | 5,814 | ||
| Total votes: 21,044 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeff Spradling advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Hale advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent David Hale defeated James Davis in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Hale (R) | 51.2 | 9,163 |
| James Davis (D) | 48.8 | 8,718 | ||
| Total votes: 17,881 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74
James Davis defeated Brian Derickson in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Davis | 62.8 | 5,337 | |
| Brian Derickson | 37.2 | 3,166 | ||
| Total votes: 8,503 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74
Incumbent David Hale advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | David Hale |
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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 Hale defeated James Davis in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 74, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Hale Incumbent |
57.23% | 10,894 | |
| Democratic | James Davis | 42.77% | 8,142 | |
| Total Votes | 19,036 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
James Davis ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 74, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | James Davis (unopposed) | |
Incumbent David Hale ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 74, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David Hale 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. Incumbent Richard Henderson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while David Hale defeated Woody Wells in the Republican primary. Hale defeated Henderson in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Hale |
52.8% | 8,346 | |
| Democratic | Richard Henderson Incumbent | 47.2% | 7,453 | |
| Total Votes | 15,799 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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David Hale |
71.5% | 1,387 |
| Woody Wells | 28.5% | 552 |
| Total Votes | 1,939 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
David Hale did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
David Hale did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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2022
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative David Hale (R)," accessed March 2, 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 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
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Kentucky House of Representatives District 74 2015-Present |
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