Jerry Rhoads
Jerry P. Rhoads (b. April 5, 1941) is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 6 from 2003 to 2015. Prior to his departure, he served as Senate Minority Whip. Rhoads did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Rhoads earned his B.A. from Murray State University and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Rhoads and Rhoads, PSC. Rhoads served as a Captain in the United States Army.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rhoads served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Committee on Committees |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources and Energy |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rhoads served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Committee on Committees |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Industry |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rhoads served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Committee on Committees |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
Elections
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Rhoads defeated Republican candidate Jack Whitfield by a margin of 17,473 to 15,750 in the November 2 general election.[1]
In the May 18 primary election, Rhoads ran unopposed.[2]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 6 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jerry Rhoads (D)
|
17,473 | 52.6% | ||
| Jack Whitfield (R) | 15,750 | 47.4% | ||
2006
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Rhoads was re-elected to the 6th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating Dan McGary (R).[3] Rhoads raised $182,738 for his campaign, while McGary raised $44,321.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 6 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jerry Rhoads (D)
|
22,514 | 69.7% | ||
| Dan McGary | 9,768 | 30.3% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky State Senate
- Kentucky Senate Committees
- Kentucky Joint Committees
- Kentucky state legislative districts
External links
- Personal Website (Archived)
- Official Kentucky Legislature page (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Cmapaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2006 Primary and General Election Results," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Election Overview," accessed November 21, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard "Dick" Adams |
Kentucky State Senate District 6 2003–2015 |
Succeeded by C.B. Embry Jr. (R) |
