Jeff Taylor (Kentucky legislator)
Jeff Taylor (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 8. Taylor assumed office on March 15, 2016. Taylor left office in 2017.
Taylor (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 8. Taylor lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Taylor was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 8. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election on March 8, 2016, and served until his term ended in 2017.
On January 8, 2020, Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman named Taylor as the Cabinet for Economic Development's commissioner for Business Development.[1]
Committee assignments
2016 legislative session
At the time of his swearing-in, Taylor was assigned to the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Tourism Development and Energy |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Walker Thomas defeated Jeff Taylor in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Walker Thomas (R) | 52.3 | 5,282 |
 | Jeff Taylor (D) | 47.7 | 4,815 | |
| Total votes: 10,097 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 8
Jeff Taylor advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Jeff Taylor |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Walker Thomas advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Walker Thomas |
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2016
Special election
A special election for the position of Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 was called for March 8. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 19.[2]
The seat was vacant following John Tilley's (D) resignation to become secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.[3]
Jeffery Taylor (D) defeated Walker Thomas (R) in the special election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jeffery Taylor |
59.2% | 3,286 | |
| Republican | Walker Thomas | 40.8% | 2,261 | |
| Total Votes | 5,547 | |||
General election
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.
Walker Thomas defeated incumbent Jeffery Taylor in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 general election.[6][7]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 8, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Walker Thomas |
51.87% | 6,577 | |
| Democratic | Jeffery Taylor Incumbent | 48.13% | 6,103 | |
| Total Votes | 12,680 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jeffery Taylor ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 Democratic primary.[8]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 8, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeffery Taylor Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Walker Thomas ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 Republican primary.[9]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 8, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Walker Thomas (unopposed) | |
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House of Representatives District 8
- State legislative special elections, 2016
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Eagle Post, "Governor names Taylor head of business development," January 8, 2020
- ↑ mycn2.com, "Special Elections called for March 8 to replace four House members," accessed January 6, 2016
- ↑ wfpl.org, "Much Riding on Kentucky House Special Elections," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "March 8th, 2016 Special Election," accessed March 8, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "March 8, 2016, Special Election Results," accessed March 28, 2016
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Tilley (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 8 2016-2017 |
Succeeded by Walker Thomas (R) |
