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John Carney (Kentucky)
John Carney (Republican Party) (also known as Bam) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 51 from 2009 to 2021. He began serving as state House majority leader in 2019.
Carney died while in office on July 17, 2021, due to long-term health complications.[1]
Biography
Carney's professional experience included working as a social studies teacher and coach at Taylor County High School, special education teacher and coach at Campbellsville High School, social studies teacher and head basketball coach at Washington County High School, and for the Campbellsville Municipal Water Company.[2]
Carney died while in office on July 17, 2021, due to long-term health complications.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Carney was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee (decommissioned), Vice chair
- House Local Government Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Carney was assigned to the following committees:
- House Committee On Committees
- House Education Committee (decommissioned)
- House Enrollment Committee (decommissioned), Vice Chair
- House Rules Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Enrollment |
| • Small Business & Information Technology |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Carney served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • State Government |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Carney served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • State Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carney served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carney served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development, Vice chair |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • State Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent John Carney defeated Richard Steele in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Carney (R) | 78.6 | 16,461 |
| Richard Steele (D) | 21.4 | 4,492 | ||
| Total votes: 20,953 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Richard Steele advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Carney advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51.
2018
Richard Steele ran as a write-in candidate.
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent John Carney won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Carney (R) | 84.8 | 12,174 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 15.2 | 2,184 | ||
| Total votes: 14,358 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent John Carney advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | John Carney |
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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 John Carney ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 51 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 51, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Carney Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,344 | |
| Total Votes | 16,344 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent John Carney ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 51, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Carney Incumbent (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. Incumbent John "Bam" Carney ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Carney won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 51. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
Carney won re-election to the 51st District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He received 12,905 votes.
Carney ran unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary election.[11][12]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carney was elected to the 51st District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Billy Joe Fudge (D).[13] Carney raised $24,592 for his campaign, while Fudge raised $6,910.[14]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 51 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Carney (R)
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11,481 | 64.9% | ||
| Billy Joe Fudge (D) | 6,204 | 35.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kentucky Rep. John "Bam" Carney passes away," July 17, 2021
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Carney
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Russ Mobley |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 51 2009-2021 |
Succeeded by Michael Pollock (R) |
