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Gary Smith (Kentucky)
Gary Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 87. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gary Smith was born in Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cumberland College in 1972 and a master's degree in education from Eastern Kentucky University in 1975. His career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Adam Bowling defeated Gary Smith in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 87 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adam Bowling (R) | 83.7 | 10,057 |
 | Gary Smith (D)  | 16.3 | 1,953 | |
| Total votes: 12,010 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Gary Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 87.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Adam Bowling advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 87.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Gary Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I am a person who rose up from poverty in the coalfields of Kentucky and West Virginia. I will support coal miners since my dad was one prior to his becoming disabled in a car versus train wreck.
- I will support teachers, children and other school personnel. I am 100% opposed to charter schools.
- I worked with children with handicaps my entire professional career. They will have my support when you elect me to the legislature. Also, I will be a voice for those senior citizens and others who are receiving care in our nursing homes.
Second was I. M. Slushee, Jr. He was my school superintendent during most of my principalship. He gave me support during some challenging situations.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 20, 2022
