Dorsey Ridley
Dorsey Ridley (Democratic Party) was an officeholder of the Kentucky House of Representatives. Ridley assumed office in 1987. Ridley left office in 1994.
Ridley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 4. Ridley lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Ridley served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1987 to 1994.
Biography
Ridley earned his B.S. in business administration from Western Kentucky University in 1975. When he served in the state legislature, his professional experience included owning a car dealership, being president of Henderson County Independence Bank, and serving as regional business development director for Independence Bank.
Committee assignments
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 |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Committee on Committees |
| • Rules |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ridley served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ridley served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ridley served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ridley served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 4
Robby Mills defeated incumbent Dorsey Ridley in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robby Mills (R) | 50.6 | 19,057 |
 | Dorsey Ridley (D) | 49.4 | 18,573 | |
| Total votes: 37,630 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4
Incumbent Dorsey Ridley advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4 on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4
Robby Mills advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4 on May 22, 2018.
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2014
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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 J. Dorsey Ridley ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3]
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Ridley won re-election to the 4th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition. He received 26,304 votes.
Ridley had no opposition in the Democratic primary election on May 18th.
| Kentucky State Senate, District 4 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dorsey Ridley (D)
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26,304 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ridley was elected to the 4th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[4] Ridley raised $14,375 for his campaign.[5]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 4 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dorsey Ridley (D) | 24,064 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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Personal
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When he served in the state legislature, Ridley and his wife, Glenn, had four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 General Election," 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
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2006 Primary and General Election Results," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ District 4 Kentucky State Senate, 2006 Money Raised
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paul Herron Jr. |
Kentucky Senate District 4 2005–2018 |
Succeeded by Robert Mills |
| Preceded by '' |
Kentucky House of Representatives 1987-1994 |
Succeeded by '' |
