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Dewayne Bunch (Kentucky)
Dewayne Bunch (b. February 22, 1962) was a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District from his election in 2010 until 2011. He resigned in October of 2011 after being seriously injured while attempting to break up a school fight. A special election to replace him held on December 20, 2011, and Bunch's wife, Regina Bunch, was selected to replace him.[1][2]
Bunch is a teacher for the Whitley County Board of Education, and has been since 1992. Bunch graduated from Cumberland College in 1992 with a degree in Education. He earned his Master's degree from Union College in 1995, in Principal Certification.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bunch was appointed to the following committees:
- Education
- Labor and Industry
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Education Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Labor and Industry Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
Elections
2010
Bunch ran unopposed in the November 2 general election. According to official results, Bunch received a total of 8,718 votes.[3]
Bunch defeated incumbent Charles Siler by a margin of 4,291 to 4,168 in the May 18 Republican primary election.[4][5]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Bunch and his wife Regina have three children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ WBIR 10, "Ky Rep. Dewayne Bunch steps down from office," October 27, 2011
- ↑ 10 WBIR, "Injured KY representative's wife to replace him in 82nd District," December 20, 2011
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Siler (R) |
Kentucky House District 82 2011–2011 |
Succeeded by Regina Bunch |
