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Jimmie Lee
Jimmie Lee (b. March 27, 1937) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 25 from 1993 to 2015. He served as Chair of the Harpin County Democratic Party from 1988 to 1992.
Biography
Lee's professional experience includes working as Owner/Operator of Lee's Service and Auto Sales. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
Elections
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 Jimmie Lee defeated Glenn Fonda in the Democratic primary, while Jim DuPlessis ran unopposed in the Republican primary. DuPlessis defeated Lee in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jim DuPlessis |
50.9% | 7,058 | |
| Democratic | Jimmie Lee Incumbent | 49.1% | 6,810 | |
| Total Votes | 13,868 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jimmie Lee Incumbent |
80.9% | 3,295 |
| Glenn Fonda | 19.1% | 780 |
| Total Votes | 4,075 | |
2012
Lee won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25. He defeated Kendrick Bryan and Glenn Fonda in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jimmie Lee Incumbent |
77.6% | 1,572 |
| Kendrick Bryan | 18.6% | 377 |
| Glenn Fonda | 3.8% | 76 |
| Total Votes | 2,025 | |
2010
Lee's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Carl Lay. According to official results, Lee defeated Lay by a margin of 8,610 to 6,579.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 25 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmie Lee (D)
|
8,610 | |||
| Carl Lay (R) | 6,579 | |||
Lee defeated challenger Glenn Fonda by a margin of 4,532 to 995 in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[7][8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lee was re-elected to the 25th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Lisa Williams (R).[9] Lee raised $180,625 for his campaign, while Williams raised $62,299.[10]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 25 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jimmie Lee (D)
|
11,566 | 54.7% | ||
| Lisa Williams (R) | 9,568 | 45.3% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Lee is a 32nd Degree member of the Masons.[11]
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
- Kentucky Legislature - Jimmie Lee (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Jimmie Lee's Biography," accessed January 2, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by C.W. Gregory |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 1993–2015 |
Succeeded by Jim DuPlessis (R) |
