Roxan Ashby

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Roxan Ashby

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Associate

Hopkinsville Community College, 1995

Personal

Birthplace

Princeton, Ky.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Registered nurse

Contact

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Roxan Ashby (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 4. She lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Ashby completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Roxan Ashby was born in Princeton, Kentucky. She earned an associate degree from Hopkinsville Community College in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a registered nurse. Ashby is affiliated with Baptist Health Deaconess.

Elections

2022

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky State Senate District 4

Incumbent Robby Mills defeated Bruce Pritchett in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robby Mills (R)	66.6	25,141
		Bruce Pritchett (D)	33.4	12,585

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,726
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Bruce Pritchett advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4

Incumbent Robby Mills defeated Roxan Ashby in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 4 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robby Mills	78.0	4,007
		Roxan Ashby	22.0	1,132

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,139
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael MacDonald (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Roxan Ashby completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ashby's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a wife and mother of 2. I am a registered nurse and have been employees at Baptist Health Madisonville since 1997. I have never been involved in politics before but it is time for action. The establishment politicians are ruining our country. They are marching us into socialism. Patriots must get involved and take our country back, one seat at a time. Please support me in this endeavor. I think time is running out for us to be able to turn these bad policies around.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Stop Socialism
• Election integrity
• Stop medical mandates

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constitution- Life ,Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness!

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mother is my hero. I always thought she could do anything !

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Must be trust worthy, have integrity , Christian values. This is what our country is founded on.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Stay true to the Constitution !

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I wish they had more time in session to debate important issues.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Recovering from Covid and the Tornado disaster that ripped through our state this year.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes ! We have to work together for the benefit of the state.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Natural resources

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I am willing to make sacrifices but not at the expense of our Christians morals and Constitutional Freedoms !

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Current members of the Kentucky State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert Stivers

Majority Leader:Max Wise

Minority Leader:Gerald Neal

Senators

District 1

Jason Howell (R)

District 2

Danny Carroll (R)

District 3

Craig Richardson (R)

District 4

Robby Mills (R)

District 5

Stephen Meredith (R)

District 6

Lindsey Tichenor (R)

District 7

Aaron Reed (R)

District 8

Gary Boswell (R)

District 9

David Givens (R)

District 10

Matthew Deneen (R)

District 11

Steve Rawlings (R)

District 12

Amanda Bledsoe (R)

District 13

Reggie Thomas (D)

District 14

Jimmy Higdon (R)

District 15

Rick Girdler (R)

District 16

Max Wise (R)

District 17

Matt Nunn (R)

District 18

Robin Webb (R)

District 19

Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D)

District 20

Gex Williams (R)

District 21

Brandon Storm (R)

District 22

Donald Douglas (R)

District 23

Chris McDaniel (R)

District 24

Shelley Frommeyer (R)

District 25

Robert Stivers (R)

District 26

Karen Berg (D)

District 27

Steve West (R)

District 28

Greg Elkins (R)

District 29

Scott Madon (R)

District 30

Brandon Smith (R)

District 31

Phillip Wheeler (R)

District 32

Mike Wilson (R)

District 33

Gerald Neal (D)

District 34

Jared Carpenter (R)

District 35

Keturah Herron (D)

District 36

Julie Adams (R)

District 37

David Yates (D)

District 38

Mike Nemes (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (6)