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Kentucky, State House, District 13

Kentucky House of Representatives District 13
Current incumbentJames Glenn Jr. Democratic Party

Kentucky's thirteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative James Glenn Jr.

Kentucky state representatives represent an average of 43,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 40,418 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Kentucky legislators assume office the first day of January after their election.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives a candidate must be:

  • At least 24 years of age at the time of the election
  • A citizen of Kentucky
  • A resident in the state 2 years preceding the election
  • A resident in the district for the last year

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$188.22/day$158/day

Pensions

Legislative pensions in Kentucky are equal to 2.75% to 5% of the salary multiplied by the number of years served, while regular state pensions equal 1.1% to 2.5% of salary multiplied by years served. Starting in 2005, retiring legislators holding full-time jobs with the state could base their legislative pension on this higher salary, rather than their actual legislative salary.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Governor must call for an election if the General Assembly is not in session. The Speaker of the House must call for an election if lawmakers are in session. All nominating deadlines for special elections are 49 days before the election.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Kentucky House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2020. The filing deadline is January 10, 2020.

2018

The certified results of the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 counted 6,219 votes for Glenn and 6,218 votes for Johnson. In February 2019, a recount requested by Johnson found that the candidates were tied. The Kentucky House of Representatives formed an election contest board to adjudicate the process of determining a winner, but on February 8, 2019, Johnson withdrew from the election.

General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13

James Glenn Jr. (D) defeated incumbent D.J. Johnson (R) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

James Glenn Jr. (D)
50.0
6,319

D.J. Johnson (R)
50.0
6,318

Total votes: 12,637
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13

James Glenn Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

James Glenn Jr. (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13

Incumbent D.J. Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

D.J. Johnson (R)


2016

Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.

D.J. Johnson defeated incumbent James Glenn, Jr. in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 13, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png D.J. Johnson 50.79% 8,434
Democratic James Glenn, Jr. Incumbent 49.21% 8,170
Total Votes 16,604
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent James Glenn, Jr. ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 13, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png James Glenn, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)

D.J. Johnson ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 13, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png D.J. Johnson (unopposed)


2014

Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Jim Glenn defeated Jeremy Warfield in the Democratic primary, while Alan Braden ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Glenn defeated Braden in the general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 13 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJim Glenn Incumbent 52.3% 6,253
Republican Alan Braden 47.7% 5,708
Total Votes 11,961

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2014

2012

Elections for the office of Kentucky House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 22, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2012. Incumbent James Glenn, Jr. (D) defeated Bill Barron (I) in the general election and defeated Jeremy Warfield in the Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 13, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJames Glenn, Jr. Incumbent 50.8% 7,991
Independent Bill Barron 49.2% 7,740
Total Votes 15,731

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJim Glenn Incumbent 79% 2,018
Jeremy Warfield 21% 538
Total Votes 2,556

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 raised a total of $1,196,572. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $62,977 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 13

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $105,522 2 $52,761
2014 $299,045 3 $99,682
2012 $280,993 3 $93,664
2010 $108,713 2 $54,357
2008 $109,633 2 $54,817
2006 $138,086 2 $69,043
2004 $82,257 2 $41,129
2002 $4,200 1 $4,200
2000 $68,123 2 $34,062
Total $1,196,572 19 $62,977