Martha King
Martha King (b. April 13, 1955) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 2009 to 2017. She served as Chairman/Vice Chairman of the Logan County Democratic Executive Committee from 2004-2007, and Treasurer of the Logan County Democratic Woman's Club from 2001-2007.
King's professional experience includes working as a teacher with Head Start and transportation agent.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • State Government |
| • Tourism Development and Energy |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Economic Development, Vice chair |
| • Tourism Development and Energy |
Campaign themes
2016
King's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
DEFENSE We must always stay committed to our men and women in uniform. As they work together to protect us, we must work together to secure a better future for them and their families. Our pride and prayers are with them. PRINCIPLES I believe in working together for a stronger community and a better Kentucky. As Thomas Jefferson said, “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.” The voters deserve a government that works toward the greater good for all of Kentucky and not just a select few. Elected officials should give them no less. VETERANS I continue to support our men and women in uniform. I have been a leader in passing bills that help our soldiers and military families. I passed the Military Family Assistance Trust Fund, which covers expenses for families who struggle while their loved ones are deployed. I was a leader in passing the “Hiring Kentucky Heroes Act,” which gives hiring preferences to veterans who apply for State Government employment. I was a strong voice in passing the Military Tuition Waiver Program, which waives college tuition costs for veterans, soldiers, and their immediate family. I helped craft and pass legislation that makes it easier for children of military families to transfer between elementary, middle and high schools. Soldiers and their families have no stronger advocate than myself. JOBS A good job is the foundation of a strong family, a strong community, and a strong country. We must keep working to create and keep good-paying jobs here in Kentucky. RETIREMENT A lifetime of work earns you a retirement of dignity and we should not compromise our country or state's retirement programs in the name of reform. I believe it's morally wrong to deny anyone their pension or healthcare benefits that they have worked for all of their lives. [1] |
” |
| —Martha King[2] | ||
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
2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives 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.
Jason Petrie defeated incumbent Martha King in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 16, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jason Petrie |
65.40% | 10,938 | |
| Democratic | Martha King Incumbent | 34.60% | 5,788 | |
| Total Votes | 16,726 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Martha King ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Martha King Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jason Petrie defeated Ami Brooks in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 Republican primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 16, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jason Petrie |
63.06% | 840 | |
| Republican | Ami Brooks | 36.94% | 492 | |
| Total Votes | 1,332 | |||
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. Incumbent Martha Jane King ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. King defeated Jason Petrie (I) in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Jane King Incumbent |
59.5% | 6,804 | |
| Independent | Jason Petrie | 40.5% | 4,632 | |
| Total Votes | 11,436 | |||
2012
King won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 16. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Chris Hightower (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha King Incumbent |
54.3% | 8,143 | |
| Republican | Chris Hightower | 45.7% | 6,861 | |
| Total Votes | 15,004 | |||
2010
King's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Larry Noe. According to official results, King defeated Noe by a margin of 7,432 to 4,710.[12]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 16 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Martha King (D)
|
7,432 | |||
| Larry Noe (R) | 4,710 | |||
King ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, King was elected to the 16th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Tim Thompson (R).[14] King raised $51,137 for her campaign, while Thompson raised $26,184.[15]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Martha King (D)
|
8,351 | 53.9% | ||
| Tim Thompson (R) | 7,156 | 46.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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King and her husband, Steven, have two children.[16] King is a Eagle Scout Mentor/Eagle Scout Board of Review with the Boy Scouts of America, sits on the Board of Directors and has been Secretary/Treasurer of the Red River Meeting House and Cemetery.[17]
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Martha King, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ 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 State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 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, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. King
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sheldon E. Baugh |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Jason Petrie (R) |
