Robert Damron
Robert R. Damron (b. June 20, 1954) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 39 from 1993 to 2015. He served as Majority Caucus Chairman from 2009 to 2013. Damron did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Damron's professional experience includes working as a Financial Advisor/Investment Banker/Securities Agent with Ross, Sinclaire & Associates and self-employed insurance agent.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Damron served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Damron served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Committee On Committees |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Damron served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Committee On Committees |
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Rules |
Campaign themes
2012
Damron's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Taxes & Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "Co-sponsored legislation that repealed taxes on inheritances, private pensions, and intangibles."
Ethics
- Excerpt: "Led the fight for passage of the 1993 “no cup of coffee” Ethics Reforms."
Agricultural
- Excerpt: "Co-sponsored tort reform to protect farmers from frivolous lawsuits."
Crime
- Excerpt: "Sponsored Kentucky’s Fetal Homicide Bill."
Education
- Excerpt: "Supported increased funding for school technology and for improvements in the student/teacher relationship."
Elections
2012
Damron won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 39. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Matt Lockett (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Robert Damron Incumbent |
56.3% | 8,184 | |
| Republican | Matt Lockett | 43.7% | 6,364 | |
| Total Votes | 14,548 | |||
2010
Damron's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Peter Kerr. According to official results, Damron defeated Kerr by a margin of 8,745 to 7,402. Damron ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[4][5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 39 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Damron (D)
|
8,745 | |||
| Peter Kerr (R) | 7,402 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Damron was re-elected to the 39th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Chris W. Moore (R).[6] Damron raised $308,231 for his campaign, while Moore raised $23,590.[7]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Domron (D)
|
11,448 | 57.4% | ||
| Chris W. Moore (R) | 8,496 | 42.6% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Damron and his wife, Paula, have one child. He has been a member of the All Gods Children Inc. Board of Directors, Employment Solutions Board of Directors, PACE Board at Asbury College, Bluegrass Council Executive Board - Boy Scouts of America, Nicholasville Christian Church, Jessamine County Beef Cattle Association and the Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce.[8]
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website (Archived)
- Kentucky Legislature - Robert Damron
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ bobdamron.com, accessed September 25, 2012
- ↑ 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 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Bob Damron's Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William "Bill" Strong |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 39 1993–2015 |
Succeeded by Russ Meyer (D) |
