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Joni Jenkins
Joni Jenkins (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 44. She assumed office in 1995. She left office on January 1, 2023.
Jenkins (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 44. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 17, 2022.
Jenkins served as the state house minority leader.
Biography
Jenkins' professional experience includes working as a communications specialist. Jenkins has served as a member of the American Society of Training and Development, Exploited Children's Help Organization Board, Grassroots Democratic Club, Jackson Democratic Club, Jefferson County Young Democrats, Louisville Community Child Protection Council, National Organization of Victim Advocates, Rohm & Haas Citizen Advisory Council, and the Shively Democratic Club.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:
- House Committee On Committees
- Health and Family Services Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Economic Development & Workforce Investment |
| • Health and Family Services |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry, Vice Chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry, Vice chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Economic Development |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Labor and Industry, Vice chair |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Beverly Chester-Burton won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Beverly Chester-Burton (D) | 100.0 | 9,091 |
| Total votes: 9,091 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Beverly Chester-Burton advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joni Jenkins (D)
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Joni Jenkins won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joni Jenkins (D) | 100.0 | 14,205 |
| Total votes: 14,205 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joni Jenkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Joni Jenkins defeated Margaret Adkins in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joni Jenkins (D) | 68.6 | 9,505 |
| Margaret Adkins (R) | 31.4 | 4,343 | ||
| Total votes: 13,848 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Joni Jenkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Joni Jenkins |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44
Margaret Adkins advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Margaret Adkins | |
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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 Joni Jenkins ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 44, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joni Jenkins Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,538 | |
| Total Votes | 13,538 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Joni Jenkins ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 44, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joni Jenkins 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 Joni Jenkins ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Jenkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 44. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Gail Powers (Kentucky) (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joni Jenkins Incumbent |
70.1% | 11,810 | |
| Republican | Gail Powers | 29.9% | 5,042 | |
| Total Votes | 16,852 | |||
2010
Jenkins won re-election to the 44th District seat, receiving 8,459 votes.[10] Jenkins faced Republican candidate Gail Powers (Kentucky), contingent upon Ms. Powers' court appeal. In early October, a circuit court judge ruled that Gail Powers was ineligible for the 44th House District race. According to the court, Powers gathered an invalid signature on her candidacy paperwork. Powers will remain on the November general election ballot, however, any votes cast for her will be invalid unless she wins her appeal.[11]
Jenkins had no opposition in the Democratic primary.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jenkins was re-elected to the 44th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[12] She raised $15,525 for her campaign.[13]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 44 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joni Jenkins (D)
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13,911 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Joni Jenkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- 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 bills related to family issues.
2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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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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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jenkins
- ↑ 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 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Gail Powers ruled ineligible in Louisville's District 44 House race
- ↑ 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 - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 44 1995-2023 |
Succeeded by Beverly Chester-Burton (D) |
