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Kentucky, State House, District 33

Kentucky House of Representatives District 33
Current incumbentJason Nemes Republican Party

Kentucky's thirty-third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Jason Nemes.

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 33

Incumbent Jason Michael Nemes (R) defeated Rob Walker (D) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jason Michael Nemes (R)
51.0
11,056

Rob Walker (D)
49.0
10,624

Total votes: 21,680
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33

Rob Walker defeated Ashley May Nash in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Rob Walker (D)
58.4
2,435

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Ashley May Nash (D)
41.6
1,732

Total votes: 4,167
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Jason Michael Nemes advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

Jason Michael Nemes (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 Nemes defeated Rob Walker in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 33, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jason Nemes 55.61% 14,146
Democratic Rob Walker 44.39% 11,291
Total Votes 25,437
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Rob Walker ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 33, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rob Walker (unopposed)

Jason Nemes defeated incumbent Ronald Crimm and Andrew Schachtner in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 33, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jason Nemes 51.52% 1,574
Republican Ronald Crimm Incumbent 34.40% 1,051
Republican Andrew Schachtner 14.08% 430
Total Votes 3,055


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 Ron Crimm ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

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 Ronald Crimm (R) defeated Rick Hiles (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 33, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRonald Crimm Incumbent 67.3% 18,252
Democratic Rick Hiles 32.7% 8,880
Total Votes 27,132

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 33 raised a total of $844,824. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $46,935 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 33

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $300,125 4 $75,031
2014 $23,638 1 $23,638
2012 $38,836 2 $19,418
2010 $169,823 2 $84,912
2008 $66,511 2 $33,256
2006 $26,954 1 $26,954
2004 $56,713 3 $18,904
2002 $20,851 1 $20,851
2000 $141,373 2 $70,687
Total $844,824 18 $46,935