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Larry Elkins (politician)

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Larry Elkins
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byKenny Imes
Succeeded byMary Beth Imes
Judge/Executive of Calloway County
In office
January 4, 1999 – September 30, 2018
Succeeded byKenny Imes
Personal details
BornMurray, Kentucky, U.S.[1]
Political partyRepublican (since 2015)
Other political
affiliations
Independent (2013–2015)
Democratic (before 2013)
SpouseJanie[2]
Children3[2]
Residence(s)Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[2]
Alma materMurray 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

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Elkins was born in Murray, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army. He holds a degree from Murray State University.[1]

Political career

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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

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2018 general election: Kentucky House of Representatives, District 5[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Larry Elkins 9,326 58.1%
Democratic David Ramey 6,739 41.9%

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Larry Elkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Larry Elkins' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  3. ^ Wright, John (May 30, 2013). "Elkins leaves Democratic Party; judge becomes an Independent". The Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Wright, John (December 11, 2015). "Elkins takes GOP step". The Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Horbelt, Jennifer (October 1, 2018). "State Rep. Kenny Imes appointed Calloway County judge executive". WPSD. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.