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Stan Lee
Stan Lee (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 45. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on December 31, 2020.
Lee (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 45. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 23, 2020.
Biography
Lee's professional experience includes working as a lawyer and partner with Vimont & Wills, Professional Limited Liability Company (LLC). Lee is a member of the American Bar Association, Fayette County Bar Association, and the Kentucky Bar Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Lee was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
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
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Killian Timoney defeated Shirley Mitchell in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Killian Timoney (R)  | 51.1 | 14,236 |
 | Shirley Mitchell (D) | 48.9 | 13,626 | |
| Total votes: 27,862 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Shirley Mitchell defeated Corey Nichols and Sean Pickard in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shirley Mitchell | 69.4 | 5,576 |
 | Corey Nichols | 20.0 | 1,610 | |
| Sean Pickard | 10.5 | 847 | ||
| Total votes: 8,033 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Killian Timoney advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stan Lee (R)
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Stan Lee defeated Josh Hicks in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stan Lee (R) | 51.2 | 11,789 |
 | Josh Hicks (D) | 48.8 | 11,250 | |
| Total votes: 23,039 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Josh Hicks advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Stan Lee advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Stan Lee |
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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 Stan Lee defeated Pam Sigler in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 45, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Stan Lee Incumbent |
60.61% | 15,375 | |
| Democratic | Pam Sigler | 39.39% | 9,991 | |
| Total Votes | 25,366 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Pam Sigler ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 45, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Pam Sigler (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Stan Lee ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 45, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Stan Lee Incumbent (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 Stan Lee ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Lee won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 45. He defeated Chris Tyler in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Breck Withers (I) and Geoff Young (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stan Lee Incumbent |
66.4% | 16,035 | |
| Independent | Breck Withers | 24.9% | 6,015 | |
| Green | Geoff Young | 8.7% | 2,110 | |
| Total Votes | 24,160 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Stan Lee Incumbent |
76.7% | 2,413 |
| Chris Tyler | 23.3% | 731 |
| Total Votes | 3,144 | |
2010
Lee's opponent in the November 2 general election was Democratic candidate Matthew Vanderpool. According to official results, Lee defeated Vanderpool by a margin of 13,135 to 6,217.[11]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stan Lee (R)
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13,135 | |||
| Matthew Vanderpool (D) | 6,217 | |||
Lee ran unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary election.[12][13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lee was re-elected to the 45th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[14] He raised $1,825 for his campaign.[15]
| Kentucky House of Representatives | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stan Lee (R)
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19,894 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Stan Lee did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Lee's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[16]
Cutting Government
- Excerpt: "Stan led the fight to cut excessive spending, reduce mindless borrowing, and oppose needless tax increases."
Supporting Education
- Excerpt: "As your state legislator, Stan has sponsored bills to protect teachers from frivolous lawsuits, opened doors for special needs students, and given parents more choice through charter schools."
Protecting Kentucky Jobs
- Excerpt: "Stan passed the 'Truth In Hiring Law', protecting small businesses from needless litigation."
Fighting for Conservative Values
- Excerpt: "Stan passed the Sexual Predator Law to protect our children and communities, took the lead to toughen our drug laws, and gave law enforcement the tools to better protect our citizens."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lee
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ "stanlee," Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stan Cave |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 45 2001–2020 |
Succeeded by Killian Timoney (R) |
