Bart Rowland (born April 11, 1977) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 21 until 2023.[1] He was first elected in a February 7, 2012 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative James Comer to become state agriculture commissioner. Rowland did not seek reelection in 2022.
Bart Rowland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office February 14, 2012 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Comer |
| Succeeded by | Amy Neighbors |
| Constituency | 53rd district (2012–2015) 21st district (2015–2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Tompkinsville, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | Western Kentucky University |
Education
editRowland attended Western Kentucky University.
Elections
edit- 2012 When District 53 Representative James Comer resigned and left the seat vacant, Rowland won the February 7, 2012 Special election with 2,699 votes (%) against Democratic candidate Barry Steele.[2]
- Rowland won the three-way May 22, 2012 Republican Primary with 2,965 votes (60.9%)[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 10,688 votes (69.0%) against Democratic nominee Thomas Dodson.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Bart Rowland's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky February 7, 2012 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
External links
edit- Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Bart Rowland at Ballotpedia
- Bart Rowland at OpenSecrets
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