Chris McDaniel (Kentucky)
2013 - Present
2029
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Chris McDaniel (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
McDaniel (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 23. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Chris McDaniel was born in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. McDaniel served in the United States Army from 1997 to 2001. He earned a bachelor of science from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and a master of business administration from Northern Kentucky University. McDaniel’s career experience includes working as the owner of McDaniel Concrete. He has been a member of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, the American Concrete Institute, the Association of Builders and Contractors, and the Kentucky Ready Mix Concrete Association.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McDaniel was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Chair
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- State and Local Government Committee
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Co-Chair
- Local Government Committee
- State Government Committee
2021-2022
McDaniel was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Chair
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- State and Local Government Committee
2019-2020
McDaniel was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Chair
- Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee
- State and Local Government Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations and Revenue, Chair |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • State and Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McDaniel served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McDaniel served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 23
Incumbent Chris McDaniel defeated Jennifer Sierra in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris McDaniel (R) | 60.0 | 34,101 | |
| Jennifer Sierra (D) | 40.0 | 22,731 | ||
| Total votes: 56,832 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jennifer Sierra advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris McDaniel advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 23.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McDaniel in this election.
2020
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 23
Incumbent Chris McDaniel defeated Ryan Olexia in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 23 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris McDaniel (R) | 57.7 | 32,188 | |
| Ryan Olexia (D) | 42.3 | 23,623 | ||
| Total votes: 55,811 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ryan Olexia advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris McDaniel advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 23.
2016
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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.
Incumbent Chris McDaniel ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 23 general election.[2][3]
| Kentucky State Senate District 23, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chris McDaniel Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 37,409 | |
| Total Votes | 37,409 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Chris McDaniel ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 23 Republican primary.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate District 23, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chris McDaniel Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2015
Seven state executive offices in Kentucky were up for election in 2015. The general election was held on November 3, 2015, following a primary election on May 19, 2015. The following sections summarize filed candidates running for each state executive office on the ballot:
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Governor/Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
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Commissioner of Agriculture Treasurer |
Results
Primary
McDaniel and running mate James Comer Jr. were defeated in a narrow 83 vote victory by Matt Bevin and running mate Jenean M. Hampton in the Republican primary on May 19, 2015.
| Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky Republican Primary, 2015 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Matt Bevin/Jenean Hampton |
32.9% | 70,479 | ||
| James Comer Jr./Chris McDaniel | 32.9% | 70,396 | ||
| Hal Heiner/K.C. Crosbie | 27.1% | 57,948 | ||
| Will T. Scott/Rodney Coffey | 7.2% | 15,364 | ||
| Total Votes | 214,187 | |||
| Election results via Kentucky State Board of Elections. | ||||
General
Republican Matt Bevin and his running mate, Jenean M. Hampton, defeated Attorney General Jack Conway and independent Drew Curtis.[5]
| Governor and Lieutenant Governor, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Matt Bevin/Jenean M. Hampton |
52.5% | 511,771 | |
| Democrat | Jack Conway/Sannie Overly | 43.8% | 426,827 | |
| Independent | Drew Curtis/Heather Curtis | 3.7% | 35,627 | |
| Total Votes | 974,225 | |||
| Election results via Kentucky Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance
First quarter report (2015)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $3,712,481 and spent a total of $5,132,368.71 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on April 24, 2015.[6]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
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| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Jack Conway/Sannie Overly |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $951,795.60 | $872,346.75 | $410,248.42 | $1,413,893.93 |
| James Comer Jr./Chris McDaniel |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $873,474.86 | $1,013,831.02 | $848,860.07 | $1,038,445.81 |
| Hal Heiner/K.C. Crosbie |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $3,467,422.17 | $278,101.97 | $2,727,925.03 | $1,017,599.11 |
| Matt Bevin/Jenean Hampton |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $1,322,717.02 | $1,036,516.47 | $286,200.55 |
| Will T. Scott/Rodney Coffey |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $195,330.00 | $83,153.78 | $112,176.22 |
| Drew Curtis/Heather Curtis |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $30,154.24 | $25,664.94 | $4,489.30 |
| Geoff Young/Jonathan Masters |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grand Total Raised | $3,712,481 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $5,132,368.71 | ||||
Fourth quarter report (2014)
Comprehensive donor information for this election was collected from the state's campaign finance authority. Based on available campaign finance records, the candidates raised a total of $880,190.47 and spent a total of $545,733.73 during this reporting period. This information was last updated on February 3, 2015.[7]
| Campaign Contributions and Expenditures | |||||
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| Candidate | Office | Beginning balance | Contributions | Expenditures | Ending balance |
| Hal Heiner/K.C. Crosbie |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $3,502,534.91 | $156,104.87 | $191,217.61 | $3,467,422.17 |
| Jack Conway/Sannie Overly |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $978,044.51 | $176,042 | $202,290.91 | $951,795.60 |
| James Comer Jr./Chris McDaniel |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $477,656.47 | $548,043.60 | $152,225.21 | $873,474.86 |
| Matt Bevin/Jenean Hampton |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Curtis/Heather Curtis |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Will T. Scott/Rodney Coffey |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Young/Johnathan Masters |
Kentucky Governor/Lieutenant Governor | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grand Total Raised | $880,190.47 | ||||
| Grand Total Spent | $545,733.73 | ||||
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
McDaniel won election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 23. He defeated Will Terwort in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated James Noll (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris McDaniel |
60% | 23,993 | |
| Democratic | James Noll | 40% | 16,010 | |
| Total Votes | 40,003 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Chris McDaniel |
62.1% | 4,036 |
| Will Terwort | 37.9% | 2,458 |
| Total Votes | 6,494 | |
Endorsements
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Chris McDaniel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
McDaniel's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
Job Creation
- Excerpt: "I realize that the only way to create jobs is to provide an environment where you can attract and retain businesses."
Taxation
- Excerpt: "Consequently, we must keep taxes low while maintaining a high level of services. To accomplish this, I will focus on reducing our corporate and personal tax rates."
Public Debt
- Excerpt: " I will demand fiscal restraint from the State Senate and refuse to vote for new spending without ensuring that it is completely funded and that other areas of spending are cut."
Donor Region Status
- Excerpt: "I will fight to ensure that we decrease the amount of our hard earned money that is being siphoned off by other regions so that we can more completely fund our infrastructure and our education system."
Education
- Excerpt: "In order to be successful in a global economy we must have a well trained and educated workforce. This extends from our primary schools through the universities and the technical colleges. The best way to do this is to permit local control of schools and to allow competition to be introduced into the education system whereby the best performing schools are permitted to succeed and the lower performing schools are forced to change or close their doors."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2013
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 23 |
Officeholder Kentucky State Senate District 23 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Senator Christian McDaniel (R)," accessed March 23, 2020
- ↑ 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, "Governor and Lieutenant Governor," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, "Candidate Search Results," accessed April 24, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, "Candidate Search Results," accessed February 3, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Kentucky Politics, "Kentucky Right to Life endorses Chris McDaniel," May 2, 2012
- ↑ cn|2, "Jim Bunning endorses Chris McDaniel in 23rd state Senate primary," January 2, 2012
- ↑ "mcdanielforsenate," Official Campaign Website
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