Bart Rowland
Bart Rowland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office February 14, 2012 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Comer |
| Succeeded by | Amy Neighbors |
| Constituency | 53rd district (2012–2015) 21st district (2015–2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Tompkinsville, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | Western Kentucky University |
Bart Rowland (born April 11, 1977) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 21 until 2023.[1] He was first elected in a February 7, 2012 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative James Comer to become state agriculture commissioner. Rowland did not seek reelection in 2022.
Education
[edit]Rowland attended Western Kentucky University.
Elections
[edit]- 2012 When District 53 Representative James Comer resigned and left the seat vacant, Rowland won the February 7, 2012 Special election with 2,699 votes (%) against Democratic candidate Barry Steele.[2]
- Rowland won the three-way May 22, 2012 Republican Primary with 2,965 votes (60.9%)[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 10,688 votes (69.0%) against Democratic nominee Thomas Dodson.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bart Rowland's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky February 7, 2012 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Bart Rowland at Ballotpedia
- Bart Rowland at OpenSecrets
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