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Kentucky, State House, District 93

Kentucky House of Representatives District 93
Current incumbentChris Harris Democratic Party

Kentucky's ninety-third state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Chris Harris.

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 93

Incumbent Chris Harris (D) defeated Norma Kirk-McCormick (R) in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Chris Harris (D)
61.0
7,096

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Norma Kirk-McCormick (R)
39.0
4,529

Total votes: 11,625
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93

Incumbent Chris Harris advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

Chris Harris (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93

Norma Kirk-McCormick advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

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Norma Kirk-McCormick (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 Chris Harris defeated Norma Kirk-McCormick in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 93, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Chris Harris Incumbent 51.38% 7,363
Republican Norma Kirk-McCormick 48.62% 6,968
Total Votes 14,331
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Incumbent Chris Harris defeated Douglas Sayers in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 Democratic primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 93, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Chris Harris Incumbent 61.28% 3,063
Democratic Douglas Sayers 38.72% 1,935
Total Votes 4,998

Norma Kirk-McCormick ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 Republican primary.

Kentucky House of Representatives District 93, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Norma Kirk-McCormick (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. Chris Harris defeated incumbent W. Keith Hall in the Democratic primary. Harris was unchallenged in the general election.

Kentucky House of Representatives, District 93 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChris Harris 51.4% 3,851
W. Keith Hall 48.6% 3,642
Total Votes 7,493

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 Keith Hall (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 93 raised a total of $758,360. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $44,609 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 93

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $208,934 3 $69,645
2014 $198,207 2 $99,104
2012 $33,773 1 $33,773
2010 $121,450 4 $30,363
2008 $8,979 1 $8,979
2006 $1,650 1 $1,650
2004 $12,369 2 $6,185
2002 $12,179 1 $12,179
2000 $160,819 2 $80,410
Total $758,360 17 $44,609