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John Stacy (Kentucky)
John Stacy was a member of the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Stacy assumed office on September 10, 2024. Stacy left office on April 1, 2025.
Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear (D) appointed Stacy to the Kentucky Public Service Commission in September 2024 to replace Kent Chandler (nonpartisan).[1]
Biography
Stacy earned his B.S. from Morehead State University and his J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. His professional experience includes working as a business owner.[2]
Elections
2012
Stacy won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 71. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
2010
Stacy's opponent in the November 2 general election was Independent candidate Christian Weigel. According to official results, Stacy defeated Weigel by a margin of 8,277 to 4,712.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 71 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Stacy (D)
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8,277 | |||
| Christian Weigel (I) | 4,712 | |||
Stacy ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stacy was re-elected to the 71st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[7] He raised $69,383 for his campaign.[8]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 71 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Stacy (D)
|
10,970 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stacy served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Enrollment |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • Tourism Development and Energy |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stacy served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Elections, Const. Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Enrollment |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
| • State Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stacy served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Committee On Committees |
| • Enrollment |
| • Rules |
See also
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - John Stacy
- 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
- ↑ Office of the Governor, “Gov. Beshear Makes Appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions" accessed September 26, 2024
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "John Stacy's Biography," accessed November 21, 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 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kent Chandler |
Kentucky Public Service Commission 2024-2025 |
Succeeded by Andrew Wood |
| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 71 1993-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
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