Jim DeCesare
Jim DeCesare (b. July 10, 1966) is a former Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 17 from 2005 to 2018. DeCesare served as minority whip from 2015 to 2017.
DeCesare was removed as chairman of the House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee in November 2017 due to sexual misconduct allegations. To read more click here.
Biography
When he served in the state House, DeCesare's professional experience included working as director of business development & public relations for Alliance Corporation, commercial realtor for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, broadcaster for Heritage Communications, and musician with Skip Bond and the Fugitives.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
DeCesare was removed as chairman of the House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee in November 2017 due to sexual misconduct allegations. To read more click here.
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development & Workforce Investment, Chair |
| • Education |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Rules |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeCesare served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Jim DeCesare did not file to run for re-election.
2016
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.
Incumbent Jim DeCesare ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 general election.[1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 17, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim DeCesare Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,761 | |
| Total Votes | 17,761 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jim DeCesare ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 Republican primary.[3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 17, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jim DeCesare Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives 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 Jim DeCesare ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]
2012
DeCesare won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 21. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
2010
DeCesare won re-election to the 21st District Seat on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed and received 11,080 votes.
DeCesare was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary election.[9][10]
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeCesare was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Charlene Rabold (D).[11] DeCesare raised $73,005 for his campaign, while Rabold raised $100,022.[12]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 21 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim DeCesare (R)
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12,292 | 59.5% | ||
| Charlene Rabold (D) | 8,377 | 40.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Noteworthy events
Removal as committee chair following sexual harassment settlement (2017)
In November 2017, it was reported by the Courier-Journal and the Lexington Herald-Leader that DeCesare, Speaker of the House Jeffrey Hoover (R), and State Reps. Brian E. Linder (R) and Michael Meredith (R) were involved in a settlement related to sexual harassment. All three representatives were temporarily removed from their positions as committee chairmen and Hoover resigned as House Speaker.[13]
Personal
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When he served in the state House, he was a member of the Capitol Arts Alliance Board, Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Association Board, Bowling Green Masonic Lodge, Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association, Rizpah Shrine, and the State Street United Methodist Church.[14]
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Official Homepage
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes - Jim DeCesare
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 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 Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 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
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Lexington Herald-Leader, "Report on sexual harassment scandal expected in 10 days, House GOP leaders say," November 10, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeCesare
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by C.B. Embry, Jr. (R) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 2015–2018 |
Succeeded by Steve Sheldon (R) |
| Preceded by Roger Thomas |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 21 2005–2015 |
Succeeded by NA |
