Larry Elkins (politician)
Larry Elkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Imes |
| Succeeded by | Mary Beth Imes |
| Judge/Executive of Calloway County | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – September 30, 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Kenny Imes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Republican (since 2015) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2013–2015) Democratic (before 2013) |
| Spouse | Janie[2] |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Residence(s) | Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[2] |
| Alma mater | Murray State University[1] |
Larry Elkins is an American politician who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021 and as Judge/Executive of Calloway County from 1999 to 2018.
Early life
[edit]Elkins was born in Murray, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army. He holds a degree from Murray State University.[1]
Political career
[edit]First elected Judge/Executive in 1998 as a member of the Democratic Party, he became an independent in May 2013.[3] He switched parties again to the Republican party in December 2015.[4] He resigned as Judge/Executive in September 2018 in order to run for the Kentucky House of Representatives.[5] Elkins was elected to represent the 5th district in 2018.[1] He did not seek reelection in 2020.[6]
Electoral record
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Elkins | 9,326 | 58.1% | |
| Democratic | David Ramey | 6,739 | 41.9% | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Larry Elkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Larry Elkins' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ Wright, John (May 30, 2013). "Elkins leaves Democratic Party; judge becomes an Independent". The Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Wright, John (December 11, 2015). "Elkins takes GOP step". The Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Horbelt, Jennifer (October 1, 2018). "State Rep. Kenny Imes appointed Calloway County judge executive". WPSD. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Niemeyer, Liam (December 23, 2019). "State Rep. Larry Elkins Not Seeking Re-Election, Wife Of Former State Rep. To Run For Seat". wkms.org. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
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