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Bill O'Brien (Kentucky)
Bill O'Brien (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 12. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
Biography
Bill O'Brien's professional experience includes working in government. O'Brien earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland in 1983 and a master's degree from the University of Virginia in 1989.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 12
Bill O'Brien is running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 12 on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 12
Amanda Bledsoe defeated Bill O'Brien in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amanda Bledsoe (R) | 60.5 | 29,181 |
| Bill O'Brien (D) | 39.5 | 19,046 | |
| Total votes: 48,227 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Amanda Bledsoe advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 12.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ross Mann (R)
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 15, 2022
