Aaron Reed
Aaron Reed (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Reed (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Aaron Reed earned a B.A. in sociology and criminology from Morehead State University. Reed's career experience includes working as a small business owner. He served in the U.S. Navy.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 7
Aaron Reed defeated Rhonda Davis in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Reed (R) | 68.0 | 40,538 | |
| Rhonda Davis (D) | 32.0 | 19,112 | ||
| Total votes: 59,650 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rhonda Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 7.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 7
Aaron Reed defeated Ed Gallrein and incumbent Adrienne Southworth in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Reed | 39.3 | 4,826 | |
| Ed Gallrein | 38.3 | 4,708 | ||
| Adrienne Southworth | 22.4 | 2,747 | ||
| Total votes: 12,281 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 20
Gex Williams defeated Teresa Azbill Barton in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gex Williams (R) | 56.3 | 22,166 | |
| Teresa Azbill Barton (D) | 43.7 | 17,206 | ||
| Total votes: 39,372 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Teresa Azbill Barton advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20
Gex Williams defeated Phyllis Sparks, Calen Studler, and Mike Templeman in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 20 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gex Williams | 42.3 | 3,332 | |
| Phyllis Sparks | 23.3 | 1,836 | ||
| Calen Studler | 18.4 | 1,452 | ||
| Mike Templeman | 16.0 | 1,263 | ||
| Total votes: 7,883 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Wayne Karem (R)
- Aaron Reed (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Aaron Reed did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 7 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Adrienne Southworth (R) |
Kentucky State Senate District 7 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
