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Michael Payne (Kentucky)
Michael Payne was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 28 of the Kentucky House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Payne's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "As your State Representative, one of my greatest responsibilities will be to help create conditions that encourage economic development both in the 28th District and across the Commonwealth."
Education
- Excerpt: "Having been an instructor with the Sullivan College of Technology and Design for going on seven years, I have a unique perspective on the state of our education system and the problems that plague it."
Individual Freedom
- Excerpt: "As a Christian, a Kentuckian, and an American I recognize the freedoms bestowed by God and enshrined by our Founding Fathers in the Constitution."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "As an avid sportsman, gun owner, and CCW holder I hold the 2nd Amendment as a sacred, unequivocal right, bestowed upon all Americans by our founders."
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.
Incumbent Charles Miller defeated Michael Payne in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 28 general election.[3][4]
Kentucky House of Representatives District 28, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
53.27% | 8,953 | |
Republican | Michael Payne | 46.73% | 7,854 | |
Total Votes | 16,807 | |||
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections |
Incumbent Charles Miller ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 28 Democratic primary.[5]
Kentucky House of Representatives District 28, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Michael Payne defeated Don Dolson, Sr. in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 28 Republican primary.[6]
Kentucky House of Representatives District 28, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
69.28% | 938 | |
Republican | Don Dolson, Sr. | 30.72% | 416 | |
Total Votes | 1,354 |
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See also
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House of Representatives District 28
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Kentucky State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 25, 2016
- ↑ mpayne4ky28.com, "On the Issues," accessed April 27, 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