United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky, 2016
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the six U.S. Representatives from the state of Kentucky, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on May 17.
District 1
Republican Ed Whitfield, who has served 11 terms, will not run for reelection for a 12th term.[1] Republicans James Comer, the Agriculture Commissioner of Kentucky,[2] and Michael Pape, Witfield's district director,[3] are running for the Republican Party nomination. Other Republicans who could run include former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky nominee Robbie Rudolph, businessman Todd P'Pool, George W. Bush administration official J. Scott Jennings, and Whitfield's chief of staff Cory Hicks.[4] State Senator Max Wise was considered a potential candidate, but he endorsed Comer.[5] In the May 17th primary, Comer won with 61% of the vote and will face Democrat Sam Gaskins in the general election.
Special election
Whitfield resigned on September 6, 2016. A special election will be held on November 8, concurrently with the regularly-scheduled election.[6]
Candidates
Republican
- Declared
- James Comer, former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and candidate for Governor in 2015[7][6]
Democratic
- Declared
Republican primary
Candidates
- Declared
- James Comer, former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and candidate for Governor in 2015[7]
- Jason Batts, Hickman County Attorney[11]
- Michael Pape, district director for Congressman Ed Whitfield[4]
- Miles A. Caughey Jr.[8]
- Declined
- Ed Whitfield, incumbent U.S. Congressman (endorsed Pape)[12]
- Max Wise, State Senator (endorsed Comer)[5][12]
- Todd P'Pool, former Hopkins County Attorney and nominee for Attorney General in 2011[13]
- Cory Hicks, former chief of staff to Congressman Ed Whitfield[12]
- J. Scott Jennings, former White House aide[12]
- Robbie Rudolph, businessman, former Secretary of Executive Cabinet, former State Secretary of Finance and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2007[12]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Comer | 24,342 | 60.59 | |
| Republican | Mike Pape | 9,357 | 23.29 | |
| Republican | Jason Batts | 5,578 | 13.88 | |
| Republican | Miles A. Caughey, Jr. | 896 | 2.23 | |
| Total votes | 40,173 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Withdrew
- Tom Osborne, attorney[15]
- Declined
- John Tilley, Secretary of the Kentucky Department of Justice and Public Safety and former State Representative[16][17]
- Dorsey Ridley, State Senator[16][18][19]
- Gerald Watkins, State Representative[16][20]
- Brandi Harless, vice chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party and co-founder and CEO of Personal Medicine Plus[16]
- David Ramey, Chair of the Calloway County Democratic Party[18]
District 2
Republican Brett Guthrie has represented the district since being elected in 2008 and has filed to run for re-election.[8]
District 3
Democrat John Yarmuth has represented the district since being elected in 2006 and has filed to run for re-election.[8][21]
Republican primary
Republicans Harold Bratcher, Everett Corley and Robert DeVore Jr. will compete in the May primary for the chance to challenge Yarmuth.[8]
Candidates
- Harold Bratcher
- Everett Corley
- Robert DeVore Jr.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harold Bratcher | 9,578 | 44.53 | |
| Republican | Everett Corley | 7,857 | 36.53 | |
| Republican | Robert DeVore, Jr. | 4,075 | 18.94 | |
| Total votes | 21,510 | 100 | ||
District 4
Republican Thomas Massie has represented the district since being elected in 2012 and has filed to run for re-election.[8] Calvin Sidle, who formerly ran for Pikeville City Commissioner, is running for the Democratic nomination.[22][23]
District 5
Republican Hal Rogers has represented the district since being elected in 1980 and has filed to run for re-election. He will be challenged by Republican John Burk Jr.[8]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Hal rogers, Incumbent Congressman
- John Burk, Jr.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hal Rogers (Incumbent) | 35,984 | 82.43 | |
| Republican | John Burk, Jr. | 7,669 | 17.57 | |
| Total votes | 43,653 | 100 | ||
District 6
Republican Andy Barr has represented the district since being elected in 2012 and has filed to run for re-election. He will be challenged in the May primary by Roger Brill.[8]
Matt Jones, host and founder of Kentucky Sports Radio, considered challenging Representative Barr, but announced on November 23, 2015 that he would not do so.[24] Rev. Nancy Jo Kemper, a graduate of Yale Divinity School and former Executive Director of the Kentucky Council of Churches, announced she would run for the Democratic nomination on January 21, 2016. She has the support of former Lt. Governor Crit Luallen, State Senator Reggie Thomas, State Representative Susan Westrom, and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.[25][26] Geoff Young, candidate for governor in Kentucky in 2014, and Michael Coblenz, a candidate for Kentucky state house in 2010 will compete with Kemper for the chance to challenge Barr in the general election.[8] Michael Coblenz later withdrew, leaving Rev. Kemper and Young as the only Democratic candidates.[27]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Andy Barr, Incumbent Congressman
- Roger Brill
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Barr (Incumbent) | 25,212 | 84.55 | |
| Republican | Roger Brill | 4,608 | 15.45 | |
| Total votes | 29,820 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Nancy Jo Kemper
- Geoffrey "Geoff" M. Young
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Jo Kemper | 63,440 | 80.09 | |
| Democratic | Geoffrey M. Young | 15,772 | 19.91 | |
| Total votes | 79,212 | 100 | ||
References
- ↑ "Rep. Ed Whitfield will not seek re-election". The Courier-Journal. September 29, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ "Comer runs to replace Whitfield in Kentucky's 1st District". Lexington Herald Leader. Frankfort, Kentucky. September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ John Null, Rob Canning. "Rep. Ed Whitfield Isn't Running in 2016, But His District Director Is". wkms.org. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 Yokley, Eli (September 30, 2015). "Two Republicans Launch Campaigns After Whitfield Retirement". Roll Call. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 Wise, Max (September 30, 2015). "Excited for my friend @KYComer in his announcement to run for the 1st Congressional District. Proud to endorse #comerforcongress". Twitter. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Callais, Krystle (September 6, 2016). "U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield stepping down". WPSD-TV. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- 1 2 Beam, Adam (September 30, 2015). "Comer runs to replace Whitfield in Kentucky's 1st District". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State". Secretary of State of Kentucky. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- 1 2 Hancock, Brian (July 16, 2015). "Gaskins discusses platform in Franklin visit". Franklin Favorite. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "Christian County Native to Run for Congress". WKDZ-FM. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Hickman County Attorney to Run For Congress". West Kentucky Star. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Yokley, Eli (September 29, 2015). "Kentucky's Whitfield Won't Seek 12th Term in Congress". Roll Call. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ P'Pool, Todd (October 1, 2015). "@ToddPPool: Friends, I will not be running for Congress in KY CD 1. I am humbled by the kind support. Shannon and I are excited for @KYGOP! #WeAreKY". Twitter. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Official Results". Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Osborne withdraws from Kentucky House District 1 race". WPSD Local 6. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Gerth, Joseph (October 2, 2015). "Both parties line up to replace Ed Whitfield". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ Gerth, Joseph (December 10, 2015). "Bevin depletes House Dems with appointment". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Null, John (October 6, 2015). "State Sen. Dorsey Ridley Likely Joining Race for 1st Congressional District". WKMS-FM. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ↑ Null, John (December 16, 2015). "State Senator Dorsey Ridley Will Not Join 1st District Congressional Race". WKMS. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ↑ "State Rep. Gerald Watkins Won't Run for 1st District Congressional Seat". WKMS. October 28, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ↑ Wheatley, Kevin (June 22, 2015). "Yarmuth announces he will seek re-election to Congress for sixth term". cn2 Pure Politics. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ "About Calvin Sidle". Calvin Sidle for Congress. January 21, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Kentucky Secretary of State Election Candidate Filings- Calvin Sidle". Kentucky Secretary of State. January 21, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ↑ Storm, Nick (November 23, 2015). "Matt Jones will not run for Congress". CN2 Pure Politics. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ↑ Youngman, Sam (January 21, 2016). "Democrat Nancy Jo Kemper files to run for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's seat". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Nancy Jo Kemper for Congress". Kemper for Congress. January 21, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Candidate forum scheduled for Sixth Congressional District primary race for April 3". Kentucky Forward. April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.