Keith Hall (Kentucky)
W. Keith Hall (b. July 3, 1959) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 93 from 2001 to 2015. Hall lost his bid for re-election in the 2014 Democratic primary.
Biography
Hall's professional experience includes being the CEO, President and founder of Benetech Mining Materials, Inc.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hall served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Natural Resources and Environment, Vice chair |
| • Tourism Development and Energy, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hall served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Tourism Development and Energy |
| • Transportation |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hall served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Natural Resources and Environment, Vice chair |
| • Tourism Development and Energy |
| • Transportation |
Elections
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. Chris Harris defeated incumbent W. Keith Hall in the Democratic primary. Harris was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Chris Harris |
51.4% | 3,851 |
| W. Keith Hall | 48.6% | 3,642 |
| Total Votes | 7,493 | |
2012
Hall won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
2010
Hall won re-election to the 93rd District seat against Raul Urias (R).[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 93 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Keith Hall (D)
|
6,665 | |||
| Raul Urias (R) | 1,793 | |||
In the May 18th primary election, Hall defeated Democratic primary opponents Donna Damron and Danny Varney by margins of 5,667 to 1,938 and 5,667 to 575 respectively.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hall was re-elected to the 93rd District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[8] He raised $8,979 for his campaign.[9]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 93 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Keith Hall (D)
|
10,114 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Hall has been a member of the AFL-CIO, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Gun Owners of America, Kentucky Hope, Kentucky National Federation of Independent Business, National Rifle Association and Right to Life.[10]
Noteworthy events
Alleged ethics violations
Hall appeared before the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission on August 16, 2011, over allegations that he abused the powers of his office to enrich himself and benefit his friends. The troubles stem from several incidents surrounding the Mountain Water District, a water and sewer utility in Hall's native Pike County. According to an investigation by the state auditor, Hall allegedly used his power as a member of the House Appropriations Committee to steer a $171,000 no-bid contract with the water district to a company he owned. Allegations also surfaced that he may have anonymously inserted a provision into a state budget bill that allowed his business associates to continue to serve on the water district's executive commission.[11]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Keith + Hall + Kentucky + Legislature
External links
- Kentucky Legislature - W. Keith Hall
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 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, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Keith Hall's Biography," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Louisville Courier-Journal, "Ethics panel to hear charge against Rep. Keith Hall," August 16, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chris Ratliff |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 2001–2014 |
Succeeded by Chris Harris (D) |
