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Julie Denton
Julie Denton (b. June 9, 1960) was a Republican member of the Louisville City Council, representing District 19. She was elected to the council on November 4, 2014, and was sworn into office on January 5, 2015. Denton did not file for re-election in 2018.[1]
Previously, she was a Republican member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 36 from 1995 to 2015. Denton did not seek re-election in 2014.[2]
Biography
Denton earned her B.S. from the University of Louisville in 1981. Her professional experience includes working as a consumer representative for General Electric and dental hygienist.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Denton served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Health and Welfare, Chair |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Denton served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Health and Welfare, Chair |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Denton served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
Elections
2014
The city of Louisville, Kentucky held elections for mayor and city council on November 4, 2014.[3][4] In District 19, Julie Denton (R) ran unopposed.[5] Incumbent Jerry T. Miller did not run for re-election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Julie Denton |
98.3% | 10,194 | |
| Other | Write-in | 1.7% | 177 | |
| Total Votes | 10,371 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk's Office - 2014 General Election Results | ||||
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Denton defeated Democratic candidate Rick Hiles by a margin of 36,864 to 18,291 in the November 2 general election.[7]
In the May 18 primary election, Denton defeated opponent Shawn Slone by a margin of 10,135 to 4,000.[8]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 36 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
|
Julie Denton (R) |
36,864 | 66.8% | ||
| Rick Hiles (D) | 18,291 | 33.2% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Denton was re-elected to the 36th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition.[9] Denton raised $181,069 for her campaign.[10]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 36 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Julie Denton (R) | 35,028 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Denton and her husband, Barry, have three children.
See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- City of Louisville
- Official Kentucky Legislature page (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Freedom Speaks Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ WDRB, "Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer sworn in for second term," January 5, 2015
- ↑ WFPL News, "Republican State Senator Julie Denton Running for Louisville Metro Council," September 9, 2013
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2014 Kentucky Election Calendar," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Louisville/Jefferson County Election Center, "Jefferson County Candidate Filings," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk, "Official general election results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk, "Official candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2006 Primary and General Election Results," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Election Overview," accessed September 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry T. Miller |
Louisville City Council, District 19 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Anthony Piagentini |
| Preceded by Susna D. Johns |
Kentucky State Senate District 36 1995-2015 |
Succeeded by Julie Raque Adams (R) |
