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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 | ||
| Current incumbent | James Glenn Jr.  | |
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.
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.
To be eligible to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $188.22/day | $158/day |
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.
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 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.
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.
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 |
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Votes |
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James Glenn Jr. (D) |
50.0
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6,319 |
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D.J. Johnson (R) |
50.0
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6,318 | |
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Total votes: 12,637 |
James Glenn Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on May 22, 2018.
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James Glenn Jr. (D) |
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Incumbent D.J. Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 on May 22, 2018.
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D.J. Johnson (R) |
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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 |  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 | ||||
Kentucky House of Representatives District 13, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Glenn, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 13, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | D.J. Johnson (unopposed) |
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 | Jim 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
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jim Glenn Incumbent |
79.7% | 2,378 |
| Jeremy Warfield | 20.3% | 606 |
| Total Votes | 2,984 | |
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 | James 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Jim Glenn Incumbent |
79% | 2,018 |
| Jeremy Warfield | 21% | 538 |
| Total Votes | 2,556 | |
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 |
