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Wade Hurt
Wade Hurt (February 20, 1967) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 2011 to 2013. Hurt switched from the GOP to the Democratic Party on April 22, 2011. Hurt cited the belief that with a Democratically-controlled legislature, he can "better represent his district" as a Democrat.[1]
Wade is a concealed carry instructor and a licensed real estate agent.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hurt served on the following committees:
- Economic Development
- Labor and Industry
- Licensing and Occupations
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Labor and Industry Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Licensing and Occupations Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
Elections
2012
Hurt ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 37. He lost to Jeffery M. Donohue in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jeffery M. Donohue |
63.4% | 1,132 |
| Wade Hurt Incumbent | 36.6% | 654 |
| Total Votes | 1,786 | |
2010
Hurt faced Jeff Donohue in the general election on November 2. However, a judge ruled Donohue ineligble for failing to acquire the necessary number of signatures. Donohue's name appeared on the ballot, but his votes did not count.[4] Hurt won the election with 3,437 votes.[5] Democratic incumbent Ron Weston did not seek re-election.
Hurt ran unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary election.[6][7]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Wade + Hurt + Delaware + Senate"
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Courier-Journal, "Jefferson County GOP House member switching to Democrats," April 22, 2011
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ The Courier Journal, "Two state House candidates ruled ineligble" October 27, 2010
- ↑ 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, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ron Weston (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 37 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Jeffery M. Donohue (D) |
