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Melinda Gibbons Prunty
Melinda Gibbons Prunty (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 15. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on January 1, 2023.
Prunty (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 15. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Melinda Gibbons Prunty was born on December 5, 1957, and, as of February 2020, lived in Belton, Kentucky. She earned a B.H.S. in physical therapy from the University of Kentucky and an M.T.S. from St. Meinrad School of Theology. Prunty’s career experience includes working with the Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce and as a community connector with Vision 20/20. She also volunteered with Friends of Lake Malone and the NACYML.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Prunty was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
- Health and Family Services Committee, Vice chair
- House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
2019-2020
Prunty was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
- Health and Family Services Committee
- House Natural Resources and Energy Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Health and Family Services, Vice chair |
| • Small Business & Information Technology |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Melinda Gibbons Prunty did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Melinda Gibbons Prunty defeated Crystal Chappell in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melinda Gibbons Prunty (R) | 67.4 | 13,423 |
| Crystal Chappell (D) | 32.6 | 6,485 | ||
| Total votes: 19,908 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Crystal Chappell advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melinda Gibbons Prunty advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Melinda Gibbons Prunty defeated Brent Yonts in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melinda Gibbons Prunty (R) | 53.5 | 8,530 |
 | Brent Yonts (D) | 46.5 | 7,402 | |
| Total votes: 15,932 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15
Brent Yonts advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Melinda Gibbons Prunty advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 on May 22, 2018.
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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.
Melinda Prunty defeated incumbent Brent Yonts in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 15, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Melinda Prunty |
57.07% | 10,597 | |
| Democratic | Brent Yonts Incumbent | 42.93% | 7,973 | |
| Total Votes | 18,570 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Brent Yonts ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 15, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brent Yonts Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Melinda Prunty ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 15, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Melinda Prunty (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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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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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Representative Melinda Gibbons Prunty (R)," accessed February 12, 2020
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 15 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Rebecca Raymer (R) |
