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Kentucky, State House, District 54

Kentucky House of Representatives District 54
Current incumbentDaniel Elliott Republican Party

Kentucky's fifty-fourth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Daniel Elliott, who won a 2016 special election prompted by the resignation of Republican Representative Mike Harmon.

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 54

Incumbent Daniel Elliott (R) won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Daniel Elliott (R)
77.3
10,360
Other/Write-in votes
22.7
3,041

Total votes: 13,401
(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 54

Incumbent Daniel Elliott advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

Daniel Elliott (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.

Incumbent Daniel Elliott defeated Bill Noelker in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 54, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Daniel Elliott Incumbent 66.87% 12,607
Democratic Bill Noelker 33.13% 6,245
Total Votes 18,852
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Bill Noelker ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 54, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bill Noelker (unopposed)

Incumbent Daniel Elliott defeated Christopher Pennington and Steven Evans in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 54, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Daniel Elliott Incumbent 80.97% 2,395
Republican Christopher Pennington 11.56% 342
Republican Steven Evans 7.47% 221
Total Votes 2,958

Special election

A special election for the position of Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 was called for March 8. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 19.

The seat was vacant following Mike Harmon's (R) resignation after he was elected to the state Auditor position in the November 2015 general election.

Bill Noelker (D) was defeated by Daniel Elliott (R) in the special election.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 54, Special Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDaniel Elliott 58.4% 4,275
Democratic Bill Noelker 41.6% 3,040
Total Votes 7,315

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 Mike Harmon 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 Mike Harmon (R) defeated Barry M. Harmon (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 54, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMike Harmon Incumbent 54.8% 9,482
Democratic Barry Harmon 45.2% 7,811
Total Votes 17,293

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 54 raised a total of $742,344. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $41,241 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 54

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $202,147 4 $50,537
2014 $21,553 1 $21,553
2012 $73,176 2 $36,588
2010 $16,875 1 $16,875
2008 $132,758 2 $66,379
2006 $75,283 2 $37,642
2004 $103,417 2 $51,709
2002 $77,232 2 $38,616
2000 $39,903 2 $19,952
Total $742,344 18 $41,241