Jody Richards
Jody Richards (b. February 20, 1938) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 20 from 1977 to 2018. Richards served as speaker pro tempore from 2014 to 2016. He served as speaker from 1995 to 1998 and from 2006 to 2008. He ran for governor of Kentucky in 2003 and 2007.
Biography
When he served in the state House, Richards' professional experience included working as owner of Superior Books and as a teacher at Western Kentucky University. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Richard served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Committees |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Rules |
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
Jody Richards 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 Jody Richards defeated Melinda Hill in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 20 general election.[1][2]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 20, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jody Richards Incumbent |
58.23% | 8,561 | |
| Republican | Melinda Hill | 41.77% | 6,140 | |
| Total Votes | 14,701 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jody Richards ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary.[3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 20, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jody Richards Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Melinda Hill ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 20 Republican primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 20, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Melinda Hill (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 Jody Richards ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jenean M. Hampton ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Richards defeated Hampton in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jody Richards Incumbent |
63.3% | 6,237 | |
| Republican | Jenean Hampton | 36.7% | 3,610 | |
| Total Votes | 9,847 | |||
2012
Richards won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 20. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Regina Webb (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jody Richards Incumbent |
60.9% | 10,782 | |
| Republican | Regina Webb | 39.1% | 6,908 | |
| Total Votes | 17,690 | |||
2010
Richards won re-election to the 20th District Seat on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed and received 8,580 votes.
Richards ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[10]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Richards was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[11] He raised $96,404 for his campaign.[12]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jody Richards (D)
|
13,680 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2018.
- Greater Louisville Inc. — Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2017.
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2016.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2015.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2014.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2013, the Kentucky General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2012.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
In 2011, the Kentucky General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Personal
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When he served in the state House, Richards and his wife, Neva, had one child.[13] He is a member of Greenwood Park Church of Christ, Bowling Green/Warren County Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Jaycees, and the Southern Legislative Conference.[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
- 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, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
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 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, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Richards
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by '' |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 20 1977–2018 |
Succeeded by Patti Minter (D) |
