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Rocky Adkins
Rocky Adkins is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 99 from 1987 to 2019. Adkins resigned on December 10, 2019, after Gov. Andy Beshear (D) appointed him as a senior adviser in his gubernatorial administration.[1]
Adkins ran for Governor of Kentucky in 2019. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2019.
Biography
Adkins' professional experience includes working as director of public affairs for Appalachian Fuels. Adkins is a member of the Ashland Salvation Army Board, Elliott County Sportsmen Club, Kings Daughters Health Foundation Board, National Rifle Association, Paramount Arts Center Board, Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, and the Sandy Hook Lions Club.[2]
Elections
2019
See also: Kentucky gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2019
General election
General election for Governor of Kentucky
Andy Beshear defeated incumbent Matt Bevin and John Hicks in the general election for Governor of Kentucky on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andy Beshear (D) | 49.2 | 709,890 |
 | Matt Bevin (R) | 48.8 | 704,754 | |
 | John Hicks (L) | 2.0 | 28,433 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 1,443,123 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky
Andy Beshear defeated Rocky Adkins, Adam Edelen, and Geoff M. Young in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky on May 21, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andy Beshear | 37.9 | 149,448 |
 | Rocky Adkins | 31.9 | 125,981 | |
 | Adam Edelen | 27.9 | 110,161 | |
 | Geoff M. Young | 2.3 | 8,923 | |
| Total votes: 394,513 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Kentucky
Incumbent Matt Bevin defeated Robert Goforth, William Woods, and Ike Lawrence in the Republican primary for Governor of Kentucky on May 21, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Bevin | 52.3 | 136,069 |
 | Robert Goforth | 38.9 | 101,345 | |
 | William Woods | 5.5 | 14,440 | |
 | Ike Lawrence | 3.2 | 8,412 | |
| Total votes: 260,266 | |||
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2018
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Rocky Adkins won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 99 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rocky Adkins (D) | 100.0 | 9,871 |
| Total votes: 9,871 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Rocky Adkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 99 on May 22, 2018.
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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 Rocky Adkins defeated Wendy Fletcher in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 99 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 99, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Rocky Adkins Incumbent |
66.00% | 11,143 | |
| Republican | Wendy Fletcher | 34.00% | 5,741 | |
| Total Votes | 16,884 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Rocky Adkins ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 99 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 99, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rocky Adkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Wendy Fletcher defeated Randy Smith in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 99 Republican primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 99, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Wendy Fletcher |
55.16% | 925 | |
| Republican | Randy Smith | 44.84% | 752 | |
| Total Votes | 1,677 | |||
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 Rocky Adkins ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Adkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 99. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
2010
Adkins won re-election to the 99th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. According to official results, Adkins received 9,461 votes.[12]
Adkins ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Adkins was re-elected to the 99th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[14] He raised $423,676 for his campaign.[15]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 99 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rocky Adkins (D)
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12,095 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
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Protecting Public Pensions We must do all we can to protect the future of public employees, teachers and public education in Kentucky. What happened to teachers and public employees in the last legislative session is inexcusable. Despite Democrats fighting tirelessly to protect the teacher retirement system and public pensions in our state, the Republican-led General Assembly pushed through legislation that damages the future of our dedicated teachers and public servants. We made a promise to teachers, public employees and first responders, and that is a promise that must be kept. Investing in Public Education As a former teacher and proud son of a father who taught in the classroom for 39 years, I know the importance of a strong public education system. Charter school legislation passed in the 2017 legislative session takes money from public education – from teachers and students in those classrooms – and moves it to private, for-profit schools. Charter schools can pick and choose which students they serve, and they often don’t offer programs to assist low-income students. Education is the great equalizer so we must ensure that every student, from our rural towns to our urban centers, receives the highest quality education. Investing in Infrastructure We must work to improve our roads and bridges, to invest in our water systems, and to ensure everyone has access to high-speed internet. No Kentuckian should have to go without water because of a failure to maintain our water system. No student should fall behind in his or her school work because they aren’t on equal footing with their peers who have fast and reliable internet service at their fingertips. And rural and urban communities alike should have safe and accessible roads to drive on. As a legislative leader for the last 15 years and a past chairman of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation, I truly understand the need for every Kentuckian to have access to these basic services and I have worked to help make that a reality. Investing in our infrastructure not only serves our citizens; it also is the first step in bringing new businesses and industry that grows our economy. Growing Our Economy Hard work and dedication to family runs deep for many Kentuckians. From farming and mining to manufacturing and teaching, our parents and grandparents worked hard every day to put food on the table and a roof over our heads. But Kentucky’s economy is changing, and we must be innovative and collaborative so we can bring new opportunities to our state. Aerospace exports brought $11.7 billion to Kentucky in 2017, which was $1 billion more than the previous year. This means opportunity for Kentuckians. We must work to bring 21st century jobs, like those in the aerospace industry and other high-demand sectors, to our state. We need to focus on jobs that provide a fair wage and economic growth, not just in our big cities, but also in our rural areas. We also must offer job-training programs and affordable post-secondary education opportunities so people gain the skills necessary to secure these jobs. Economic development is not an overnight deal; it’s a 30-year investment and we must keep that commitment to the people of the Commonwealth. Caring for Kentuckians As a 23-year cancer survivor, I know the importance of high-quality, affordable health care. Early diagnosis and treatment for any disease is paramount to building a healthy state. No Kentuckian should ever have to delay care, or make the tough decision between purchasing prescription medication or paying their electric bill. We must pass sensible policies that keep Kentucky healthy, while supporting our health care providers. We should also look at ways we can increase access to health care for our veterans. The men and women who have served our country deserve affordable and timely care. Lastly, it is imperative to the future of our Commonwealth that we work to curb the opioid epidemic. We must pass sensible legislation that will keep our neighborhoods safe and increase access to treatment programs.[16] |
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| —Rocky Adkins[17] | ||
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Adkins was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Committee On Committees |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Committees |
| • Enrollment |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee on Committees |
| • Enrollment |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Committee On Committees |
| • Enrollment |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Committee On Committees |
| • Enrollment |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2019
In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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
2019 Elections
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official Website
- Rocky Adkins on FreedomKentucky.org
- Kentucky Legislature - Rocky Adkins
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- Rocky Adkins on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ WKYT, "Gov.-elect Beshear fills 10 central administration positions in his administration," December 9, 2019
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Adkins
- ↑ 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 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 General 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Rocky Adkins, "Rocky on the Issues," accessed January 9, 2019
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| Preceded by Ray O. Brown |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 99 1987-2019 |
Succeeded by Richard White (R) |
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