Mark Wooten

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Mark Wooten

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Louisville, Ky.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Estate planner

Mark Wooten (Republican Party) ran for election for Jefferson County Clerk in Kentucky. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Wooten completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mark Wooten was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His career experience includes working as an estate planner and in life insurance sales.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)

General election

General election for Jefferson County Clerk

Incumbent Barbara Holsclaw defeated Tina Ward-Pugh in the general election for Jefferson County Clerk on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Holsclaw (R)	51.3	141,274
		Tina Ward-Pugh (D)	48.6	133,928
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	171

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 275,373
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk

Tina Ward-Pugh defeated Neville Blakemore, Tenisha Smith, and Daniel A. Cobble in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tina Ward-Pugh	44.1	36,060
		Neville Blakemore	30.7	25,071
	Submit photo	Tenisha Smith	18.7	15,268
	Submit photo	Daniel A. Cobble	6.6	5,391

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,790
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Jefferson County Clerk

Incumbent Barbara Holsclaw defeated Bob DeVore and Mark Wooten in the Republican primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Holsclaw	78.6	30,331
		Bob DeVore	16.0	6,170
		Mark Wooten	5.4	2,075

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,576
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Wooten completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wooten's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Over the years as an expert estate planner, I have helped families with ensuring their affairs are in order. This experience has allowed me to develop a great reputation in the community for my integrity, honesty, and compassion.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Updating antiquated systems and implementing AI (Artificial Intelligence) Model systems to ensure instantaneous, secure and 100% accurate results.
• Ensuring the Jefferson County Clerk office has a constitutional lawyer to protect the rights granted by the Kentucky State Constitution.
• Implementing JCENS (Jefferson County Emergency Notification Service) for all members of the community with mass notification services for emergency and general events; blood type, medications, next of kin, etc.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Government Operations, Education, and Civil Liberties.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This is a constitutional office, kentucky revised statutes: automobile renewals, collects delinquent property taxes, professional license, marriage licenses, notary public commissions, handicapped parking permits and business tax and licenses.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my father who taught me the importance of integrity in every situation. It is important to have strong moral principles and live in accordance to your deepest values, staying honest with everyone and enjoying yourself along the way.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I recommend 'The Republic' by Plato.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristics for an elected official is integrity and fairness. However, elected officials should follow 2 term limits to ensure the community is inclusive and diverse.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity, trustworthiness, honesty, responsible, and punctual are the qualities that successful officeholders should posses.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities for elected offices is to ensure we do not accept unconstitutional taxes.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a more accurate and secure voting legacy for future generations

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first historical event that happened in my lifetime was when Neil Armstrong in 1969. I was 8 years old and remember watching him land on the moon on national television with my parents.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

When I was 15 years old, I was a "paperboy" for a year and half before graduating from Eastern High School.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is always the last book I have read. I am currently reading 'Limitless' by jim Kwik.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

If I could be any fictional character, I would want to be Superman from the DC comic book series.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The last song stuck in my head was 'Scarlet Begonias' by the Grateful Dead.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have struggled with the Louisville Court office because the Louisville Public Defenders told me that our constitution did not matter and ordered me to put my constitution book in my pocket at the court office.

I went to report this to our County Attorney and the clerk came back and told me do not talk to people with cases like this.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

I consider handling finances the most important responsibility of this office.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I believe that people should be aware of how our tax money is collected through the Jefferson County Clerk office.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, however, holders of this office need to be qualified to carry out all the duties of the Jefferson County Clerk office.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The most helpful skills for this office is communication, leadership and customer service skills.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What do you lose when you stand up?

Your lap.


What do you call fake pasta?

Impasta.

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