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Reginald Meeks
Reginald Meeks (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 42. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on December 17, 2021.
Meeks (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 42. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Meeks announced his retirement on December 17, 2021.[1]
Biography
Meeks' professional experience includes working as Associate Director of the Office of Development at the University of Louisville, Associate Director of the Office of Admissions, Career Planner in the Jefferson County Public School System, and Adjunct Professor at McKendree College. Meeks is a member of the National Association of State Legislators.[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Meeks was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- House Local Government Committee
2019-2020
Meeks was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
- House Judiciary Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Vice Chair |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Reginald Meeks won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Reginald Meeks (D) | 100.0 | 17,917 |
| Total votes: 17,917 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Reginald Meeks advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Reginald Meeks defeated Judy Stallard in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Reginald Meeks (D) | 88.8 | 13,617 |
 | Judy Stallard (R) | 11.2 | 1,710 | |
| Total votes: 15,327 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Reginald Meeks defeated Matt Osborne in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Reginald Meeks | 81.3 | 4,708 |
| Matt Osborne | 18.7 | 1,085 | ||
| Total votes: 5,793 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42
Judy Stallard advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Judy Stallard |
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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.
Incumbent Reginald Meeks defeated James Howland in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Reginald Meeks Incumbent |
87.26% | 15,896 | |
| Republican | James Howland | 12.74% | 2,320 | |
| Total Votes | 18,216 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Reginald Meeks ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Reginald Meeks Incumbent (unopposed) | |
James Howland ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 Republican primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Howland (unopposed) | |
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 Reginald K. Meeks ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while James F. Howland ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Meeks defeated Howland in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Reginald Meeks Incumbent |
87.9% | 11,296 | |
| Republican | James Howland | 12.1% | 1,558 | |
| Total Votes | 12,854 | |||
2012
Meeks won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 42. He defeated Wendy Caswell in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Reginald Meeks Incumbent |
79.6% | 2,896 |
| Wendy Caswell | 20.4% | 740 |
| Total Votes | 3,636 | |
2010
Meeks won re-election to the 42nd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He received 10,274 votes.[12]
Meeks ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Meeks was re-elected to the 42nd District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[14] He raised $4,254 for his campaign.[15]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 42 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Reginald Meeks (D)
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15,385 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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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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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WDRB, "Rep. Reginald Meeks announces his retirement after 21 years in the Kentucky House," accessed December 22, 2021
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Riner
- ↑ 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, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42 2001-2021 |
Succeeded by Keturah Herron (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Alderman City of Louisville 1982-2000 |
Succeeded by - |
