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John Sims Jr.
John Sims Jr. (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 70. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on December 31, 2020.
Sims (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 70. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On May 2, 2019, Sims announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2020.[1]
Biography
John Sims Jr was born in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor of arts in business. Sims' career experience includes working with the Sims Dairy Queen.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Sims was assigned to the following committees:
- House Local Government Committee
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Agriculture Committee
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Local Government |
| • Tourism and Outdoor Recreation |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2020
Incumbent John Sims Jr. did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 70
Incumbent John Sims Jr. won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Sims Jr. (D) | 100.0 | 11,029 |
| Total votes: 11,029 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 70
Incumbent John Sims Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 on May 22, 2018.
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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 Mitchel Denham, Jr. (D) did not seek re-election.
John Sims, Jr. defeated John VanMeter in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 70, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Sims, Jr. |
56.18% | 10,049 | |
| Republican | John VanMeter | 43.82% | 7,839 | |
| Total Votes | 17,888 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
John Sims, Jr. ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 70, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | John Sims, Jr. (unopposed) | |
John VanMeter defeated James E. Johnson in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 Republican primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 70, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John VanMeter |
59.23% | 693 | |
| Republican | James E. Johnson | 40.77% | 477 | |
| Total Votes | 1,170 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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See also
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House of Representatives District 70
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Kentucky State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- John Sims Jr. on Facebook
- Kentucky Secretary of State - Candidate filings
Footnotes
- ↑ The Ledger Independent, "Family, business were factors in Sims decision," May 2, 2019
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative John Sims Jr (D)," accessed February 29, 2020
- ↑ 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 Mitchel Denham, Jr. (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 2017–2020 |
Succeeded by William Lawrence (R) |
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mitchel Denham, Jr. (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 70 2017 - Present |
Succeeded by N/A |
