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Kentucky, State House, District 16

Kentucky House of Representatives District 16
Current incumbentJason Petrie Republican Party

Kentucky's sixteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Jason Petrie.

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

General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 16

Incumbent Jason Petrie (R) won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jason Petrie (R)
87.2
10,041
Other/Write-in votes
12.8
1,477

Total votes: 11,518
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 16

Incumbent Jason Petrie advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

Jason Petrie (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.

Jason Petrie defeated incumbent Martha King in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 16, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jason Petrie 65.40% 10,938
Democratic Martha King Incumbent 34.60% 5,788
Total Votes 16,726
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent Martha King ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Martha King Incumbent (unopposed)

Jason Petrie defeated Ami Brooks in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 16, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jason Petrie 63.06% 840
Republican Ami Brooks 36.94% 492
Total Votes 1,332


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 Martha Jane King ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. King defeated Jason Petrie (I) in the general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 16 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMartha Jane King Incumbent 59.5% 6,804
Independent Jason Petrie 40.5% 4,632
Total Votes 11,436

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 Martha King (D) defeated Chris Hightower (R) in the general election and was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Hightower defeated Kent Wilson in the Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 16, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMartha King Incumbent 54.3% 8,143
Republican Chris Hightower 45.7% 6,861
Total Votes 15,004

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 16 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChris Hightower 53.4% 412
Kent Wilson 46.6% 359
Total Votes 771

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 16 raised a total of $862,193. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $39,191 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 16

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $411,083 3 $137,028
2014 $68,495 2 $34,248
2012 $118,075 3 $39,358
2010 $71,582 2 $35,791
2008 $80,501 5 $16,100
2006 $63,140 3 $21,047
2004 $34,765 2 $17,383
2002 $3,592 1 $3,592
2000 $10,960 1 $10,960
Total $862,193 22 $39,191