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Larry Elkins
Larry Elkins (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on December 31, 2020.
Elkins (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Larry Elkins was born in Murray, Kentucky. He graduated from Calloway County High School. Elkins served in the United States Army. He earned a degree from Murray State University. Elkins’ career experience includes working as a County Judge and with law enforcement. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.[1]
Noteworthy events
Code of ethics violations (2018)
In December 2018, the Calloway County Ethics Commission found Elkins violated a local ethics code while he was a county judge-executive. In September, the Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) alleged Elkins used county government resources for his campaign. The code prohibits county government officials from using their position to secure privileges. The KDP said contact information from Elkins' campaign was sent to his judge-executive office. They also said Elkins used his official email for campaign purposes.[2]
Elkins said using the campaign email was a mistake. He also argued he did not violate ethics codes because he did not receive any privileges or financial gain. The commission concluded, "As Mr. Elkins voluntary corrected and discontinued the actions that were the subject of the complaint the commission believes that no further formal action is appropriate."[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Elkins was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2020
Incumbent Larry Elkins did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5
Larry Elkins defeated David Ramey in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Larry Elkins (R) | 58.1 | 9,326 |
 | David Ramey (D) | 41.9 | 6,739 | |
| Total votes: 16,065 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5
David Ramey advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5
Larry Elkins advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on May 22, 2018.
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2020
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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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from the Kentucky Legislature
- Kentucky House of Representatives
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kenny Imes (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Mary Imes (R) |
