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Julian Carroll
Julian Carroll (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office in 2005. He left office on January 1, 2021.
Carroll (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Carroll served as Senate minority whip from 2015 to 2017. He was removed from his leadership position by the Senate Democratic caucus on July 23, 2017, after Spectrum News Pure Politics reported on allegations that he propositioned a man for sex in 2005.[1] To read more about the allegation, click here.
Carroll served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1962 to 1971, acting as speaker of the House from 1968 to 1971. He then served as Lieutenant Governor for the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1972 to 1975. Carroll served as governor from 1975 to 1979.[2]
Biography
Carroll earned his B.A. from the University of Kentucky and his L.L.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. His professional experience includes serving as Lay Minister for the First Assembly of God.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Carroll was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
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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| • Committee on Committees |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Carroll served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Carroll served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carroll served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Enrollment |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carroll served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Enrollment |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • State and Local Government |
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
2020
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020
Julian Carroll did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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 Julian Carroll ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 7 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky State Senate District 7, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Julian Carroll Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 39,851 | |
| Total Votes | 39,851 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Julian Carroll ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 7 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky State Senate District 7, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Julian Carroll Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Carroll won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 7. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Frank Haynes (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julian Carroll Incumbent |
59% | 33,404 | |
| Republican | Frank Haynes | 41% | 23,213 | |
| Total Votes | 56,617 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carroll was re-elected to the 7th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate. He had no opposition.[8] Carroll raised $99,168 for his campaign.[9]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 7 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Julian Carroll (D) | 44,692 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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.
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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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Noteworthy events
Removal from leadership position following accusations of sexual misconduct (2017)
On July 23, 2017, Carroll was removed from his position as majority whip after Spectrum News Pure Politics reported on allegations that he propositioned a man for sex in 2005. The man said he was propositioned by Carroll when he sought Carroll's help to get into art school, and that the Kentucky State Police did not investigate the matter when he reported it in 2005.[1] In addition to his removal as majority whip, the Senate Democratic caucus asked Carroll to resign, which he declined.[10][11]
Personal
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Carroll and his wife, Charlann, have four children.[12]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Julian + Carroll + Kentucky + Senate
See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Courier-Journal, "Julian Carroll's fellow Democratic senators ask him to resign after allegations," July 23, 2017
- ↑ Kentucky Legislature, "Senator Julian M. Carroll," accessed July 24, 2017
- ↑ 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, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Kentucky State Senate Election Results
- ↑ District 7 Kentucky State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Spectrum News Pure Politics, "School for sex? A powerful Kentucky lawmaker's proposition caught on tape," July 22, 2017
- ↑ The State Journal, "Carroll says he’ll stay in Senate," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lindy Casebier |
Kentucky State Senate District 7 2005–2020 |
Succeeded by Adrienne Southworth (R) |
| Preceded by Wendell H. Ford (D) |
Governor of Kentucky 1975-1979 |
Succeeded by Thelma Stovall (D) |
| Preceded by N/A |
Kentucky House of Representatives 1962–1971 |
Succeeded by N/A |
