Linda Belcher
Linda Belcher (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 49. Belcher assumed office in 2018. Belcher left office on December 31, 2018.
Belcher (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 49. Belcher won in the special general election on February 20, 2018.
Belcher also ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 49. Belcher lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Belcher previously represented the Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 from 2015 to 2017 and from 2009 to 2013.
Biography
When she served in the state House, Belcher had worked as a principal and teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Belcher served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Local Government |
| • Education |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Belcher has served on the following committees:
- Economic Development
- Education
- State Government
- Transportation
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Education Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- State Government Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee, Kentucky General Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Belcher served on the following committees:
- Economic Development
- Education (Vice Chair)
- Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Tourism
- Interim Joint Committee on Education
- Interim Joint Committee on Transportation
- Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection
- Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Subcommittee of Budget Review on Human Resources
- Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education
- Transportation
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Regular election
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49
Thomas Huff defeated incumbent Linda Belcher in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Huff (R) | 59.4 | 8,680 |
 | Linda Belcher (D) | 40.6 | 5,930 | |
| Total votes: 14,610 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Linda Belcher advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49
Thomas Huff advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 on May 22, 2018.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rebecca Johnson (R)
Special election
General election
Special general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49
Linda Belcher defeated Rebecca Johnson in the special general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 on February 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Belcher (D) | 68.4 | 3,386 |
 | Rebecca Johnson (R) | 31.6 | 1,561 | |
| Total votes: 4,947 | |||
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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.
Dan Johnson defeated incumbent Linda Belcher in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 49, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dan Johnson |
50.42% | 9,342 | |
| Democratic | Linda Belcher Incumbent | 49.58% | 9,186 | |
| Total Votes | 18,528 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Linda Belcher defeated Jonathan Cacciatore in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.[4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 49, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Linda Belcher Incumbent |
83.74% | 2,873 | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Cacciatore | 16.26% | 558 | |
| Total Votes | 3,431 | |||
Jennifer Stepp ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 49, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jennifer Stepp (unopposed) | |
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. Linda Howlett Belcher defeated Jonathan Cacciatore in the Democratic primary, while Michael J. Nemes ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Belcher defeated Nemes in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Linda Howlett Belcher |
52.9% | 6,675 | |
| Republican | Michael Nemes | 47.1% | 5,938 | |
| Total Votes | 12,613 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Linda Howlett Belcher |
82.5% | 2,353 |
| Jonathan Cacciatore | 17.5% | 499 |
| Total Votes | 2,852 | |
2012
Belcher ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 49. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was defeated by Russell Webber (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Russell Webber |
52.8% | 11,329 | |
| Democratic | Linda Belcher Incumbent | 47.2% | 10,124 | |
| Total Votes | 21,453 | |||
2010
Belcher's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Russell Webber. According to official results, Belcher defeated Webber by a margin of 7,878 to 7,777.[11]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 49 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda Belcher (D)
|
7,878 | |||
| Russell Webber (R) | 7,777 | |||
Belcher was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[12][13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Belcher was elected to the 49th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating Trina Summers (R).[14] Belcher raised $30,121 for her campaign, while Summers raised $23,003.[15]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 49 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Belcher (D)
|
10,954 | 54.0% | ||
| Trina Summers (R) | 9,347 | 46.0% | ||
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2018
In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
- Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House of Representatives District 49
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Linda Belcher on FreedomKentucky.org
- Linda Belcher on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Linda Belcher's Biography," accessed January 2, 2014
- ↑ 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 State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Election Overview," accessed January 2, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Larry Belcher Russell Webber (R) Dan Johnson (R) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 2009-2013 2015-2017 2018 |
Succeeded by Russell Webber (R) Dan Johnson (R) Thomas Huff (R) |
