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Jason Kilmer
Jason Kilmer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 68. Kilmer lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Kilmer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Joseph Fischer defeated Jason Kilmer in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph Fischer (R) | 60.8 | 12,311 |
Jason Kilmer (D)  | 39.2 | 7,933 | ||
| Total votes: 20,244 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68
Jason Kilmer advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | Jason Kilmer | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Joseph Fischer advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Joseph Fischer |
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jason Kilmer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kilmer's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education, taxes, healthcare
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education because it is the base of everything you build a life upon.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My father.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Open mindedness. Accessibility.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Able to manage people and personalities. My ability to consider all possibilities and sides.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To listen to their constituents.
What legacy would you like to leave?
One that made Central and Southern Campbell County Kentucky a better place.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Subway Sandwhich Artist. A year.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
I like Christmas most. Bc of being around family and watching my kids eyes light up.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My kids. Bc they give me so much joy and a reason to be better.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
A song by my friend Chris Egan (The Salesman) called Kevin the Frustrated Ocelot.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
I think there'll be a learning curve.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Healthcare and getting our tax code under control.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives
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