James Kay (Kentucky politician)

James Kay
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 56th[1] district
Assumed office
June 24, 2013
Preceded by Carl Rollins
Personal details
Born (1982-12-19) December 19, 1982
Woodford County, Kentucky
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Versailles, Kentucky
Alma mater University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky College of Law
Profession Attorney
Website votejameskay.com

James L. Kay II (born December 19, 1982 in Woodford County, Kentucky) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 56[2] since his June 24, 2013 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Carl Rollins.

Education

Kay earned his BA in history and political science from the University of Kentucky and his JD from University of Kentucky College of Law.

Elections

  • 2013 When District 56 Representative Rollins left the Legislature and left the seat open, Kay won the three-way June 25, 2013 Special election with 3,925 votes (44.0%) against Republican candidate Lyen Crews (who had run for the seat in 2010) and Independent candidate John-Mark Hack.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Representative James Kay (D)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky House of Representatives. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ "James Kay's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Commonwealth of Kentucky June 25, 2013 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 25, 2014.


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