John Arnold (Kentucky)
John Arnold, Jr. (b. August 23, 1944) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 7 from 1994 to 2013. Arnold resigned on September 13, 2013 amidst allegations of sexual harassment.[1]
Arnold served on the Sturgis City Council and as mayor of Sturgis.
Biography
Arnold's professional experience includes working as a businessman, chiropractor and farmer. He served in the United States Army.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Arnold served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue, Vice chair |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Arnold served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Arnold served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Small Business, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations and Revenue, Vice chair |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2012
Arnold won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 7. He is defeated Jim Murphy in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Tim Kline in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Arnold, Jr. Incumbent |
50% | 7,892 | |
| Republican | Tim Kline | 50% | 7,887 | |
| Total Votes | 15,779 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John A. Arnold, Jr. Incumbent |
57.1% | 2,528 |
| Jim Murphy | 42.9% | 1,899 |
| Total Votes | 4,427 | |
2010
Arnold won re-election to the 7th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. Arnold received 9,219 votes.
Arnold was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Arnold was re-elected to the 7th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[4] He raised $4,825 for his campaign.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Arnold, Jr. (D)
|
13,034 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Arnold is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Economic Development Board, International College of Chiropractors, Kentucky Arts Council, Kentucky Association of Chiropractors, Sturgis Air Board and the Union County Economic Development Board.[6]
Recent news
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External links
- Kentucky Legislature - John Arnold, Jr.
- John Arnold, Jr. on FreedomKentucky.org
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kentucky Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ "Kentucky.com," "Kentucky lawmaker accused of sexual harassment resigns," accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ 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, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Kentucky House of Representatives, 2008 Money raised
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Arnold
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sam M. McElroy |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 7 1995–September 13, 2013 |
Succeeded by Suzanne Miles (R) |
