Myron B. Dossett (born January 9, 1961)[1] is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2007. He represents Kentucky's 9th House district, which includes part of Christian County.[2]
Myron Dossett | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2007 | |
Preceded by | James E. Bruce |
Personal details | |
Born | Christian County, Kentucky | January 9, 1961
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Pembroke, Kentucky |
Committees | Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight (Co-Chair) Appropriations and Revenue Natural Resources and Energy Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
Biography
editDossett was born in Christian County. For a short time after graduating high school, he attended Murray State University.[1][2]
Prior to being elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives, Dossett was served as a magistrate on the Christian County Fiscal Court. Currently, he owns D's Auto Detailing, Clark and Dossett Rentals, and is a member of the Pembroke Ruritan Club.[3]
Political Career
editElections
edit- 2006 Kentucky's 9th House district incumbent James E. Bruce chose not to seek reelection. Dossett was unopposed in the 2006 Republican Primary[4] and won the 2006 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 2,759 votes (53.5%) against Democratic nominee Peter MacDonald.[5]
- 2008 Dossett was unopposed in the 2008 Republican Primary,[6] and won the 2008 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 5,050 votes (58.3%) against Democratic nominee Travis Calhoun,[7] who had run in the 2006 Democratic Primary.
- 2010 Dossett was unopposed for both the 2010 Republican Primary[8] and the 2010 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning the latter with 4,333 votes.[9]
- 2012 Dossett was unopposed for both the 2012 Republican Primary,[10] and the 2012 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning the latter with 6,670 votes.[11]
- 2014 Dossett was unopposed for both the 2014 Republican Primary, and the 2014 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning the latter with 7,770 votes.[12] [13]
- 2016 Dossett was unopposed for both the 2016 Republican Primary, and the 2016 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 11,425 votes.[12]
- 2018 Dossett was unopposed in the 2018 Republican Primary, and won the 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election against Democratic nominee William Coleman, winning with 7,795 votes.[12]
- 2020 Dossett was unopposed for both the 2020 Republican Primary, and the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 13,244.[12]
- 2022 Dossett was unopposed in the 2022 Republican Primary, and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election against Democratic nominee Bianca Crockam, winning with 5,123 votes.[12]
- 2024 Dossett was unopposed in the 2024 Republican Primary, and will face Democratic nominee Twyla Dillard during the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "2006 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "2006 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "2008 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "2008 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 18, 2010 Official 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 22. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2010 Official 2010 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 31. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 22. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 27. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Myron Dossett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 4, 2014, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 26. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Myron Dossett at Ballotpedia
- Myron B. Dossett at OpenSecrets