Dottie Sims
Dottie Sims (b. April 6, 1949) was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 19 of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Sims was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing the 19th District from 2007-2011. She also previously served from 1997-2004.
Sims has worked as a tax preparer and consultant.
She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Dixie Firefighters Association, Munfordville Woman's Club, National Association of Tax Practitioners, National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Rotary Club.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, Sims served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Small Business
- Economic Development
- Education
- Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture
- Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Tourism
- Interim Joint Committee on Education
- Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection
- Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Subcommittee of Budget Review on Primary & Secondary Education (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Rural Issues
Elections
2012
Sims ran in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 19. She defeated Phinis Vernon Hundley in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012. Sims withdrew from the race on September 7, 2012.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Dottie Sims |
62.8% | 1,017 |
| Phinis Vernon Hundley | 37.2% | 603 |
| Total Votes | 1,620 | |
2010
Sims' opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Michael Meredith. According to official results, Meredith defeated Sims by a margin of 8,368 to 6,051.[4]
Sims ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sims was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[6] She raised $27,071 for her campaign.[7]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dottie Sims (D)
|
12,231 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sims
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Kentucky House of Representatives, 2008 Money raised
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Terry Shelton |
Kentucky House District 19 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Michael Meredith (R) |
