Jenny Hines

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Jenny Hines

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Murray State University, 2006

Law

University of Kentucky School of Law, 2009

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

2009 - 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Hopkinsville, Ky.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Campaign website

Jenny Hines ran in a special election for the Division 1 judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st Appellate District. She lost in the special general election on November 3, 2020.

Hines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Hines' professional experience includes working as a staff attorney at the Kentucky Court of Appeals. She served in the U.S. Air Force from 2009 to 2013. Hines earned a bachelor's degree from Murray State University in 2006 and a J.D. from University of Kentucky in 2009.

Hines is affiliated with the NRA, NAACP, and Lions Club.

Elections

2020

See also: Kentucky intermediate appellate court elections, 2020

General election

Special general election for Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st Division 1

Incumbent Chris McNeill defeated Jenny Hines in the special general election for Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st Division 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris McNeill (Nonpartisan)	54.2	94,869
		Jenny Hines (Nonpartisan)	45.8	80,178

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,047
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Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st Division 1

Incumbent Chris McNeill and Jenny Hines defeated C. Rene Williams in the special primary for Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st Division 1 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris McNeill (Nonpartisan)	45.1	35,375
✔		Jenny Hines (Nonpartisan)	33.6	26,334
	Submit photo	C. Rene Williams (Nonpartisan)	21.2	16,642

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,351
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jason Coltharp (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Jenny Hines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hines' 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.

Jenny Hines was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She was raised in Western Kentucky, graduating as Valedictorian with a Commonwealth Diploma from Reidland High School, magna cum laude from Murray State University with a double major in History and Political Science, and from the University of Kentucky College of Law with a Juris Doctor while completing R.O.T.C.

​ Jenny Hines is a veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force. She is also a legal veteran. While engaged in private practice she championed the cases of her clients and offered pro bono services to ensure those in need were not denied access to justice. Justice is the fair and impartial adjudication of claims by applying the law to the unique facts of a case. This means the law should be applied to each case without regard to race, gender, political affiliation, religion, or socio-economic status.

Jenny Hines has worked for the Court of Appeals for Judge Christopher "Shea" Nickell and Judge Donna Dixon. Jenny Hines enjoys seeing the difference the Court of Appeals makes in lives. It is her passion to take a more active role. She is uniquely qualified and has the readily transferrable skills to make this transition in a seamless fashion. She has the heart of a warrior and public servant and will fight for justice. ​

Jenny Hines is a Christian. She is an active member in a small church. She is involved in many professional and civic organizations to improve our Commonwealth.

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?

• I believe in justice. I am a veteran for justice.
• I am practical and have common sense.
• I have experience working for the Court of Appeals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am a strong supporter of the first and second amendments. I am pro-life.

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

Honesty, integrity, and experience.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a hard worker.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I just want to leave the world better than I found it.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I sing special music at my church. So, the last song stuck in my head was one I sang called Redeemer.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

I believe in strict construction. I do not believe in judicial activism. The Court of Appeals is a court of correction rather than a court of policy. It is the court's job to take the law as we find it.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Absolutely. Our cases involve people. We must remember that while being fair and impartial.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I have worked for two incredible court of appeals judges. I am inspired by and love the work of this court.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

Judges are not politicians in robes. Many kinds of experience are beneficial to judges. However, judges must be mindful of separation of powers.

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