Jimmy Higdon
2009 - Present
2027
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Jimmy Higdon (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Higdon (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 14. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Jimmy Higdon was born in Lebanon, Kentucky. Higdon served in the United States Army Reserve. He earned a bachelor of science from Morehead State University. Higdon’s career experience includes working as a board member with the Marion County Economic Development Board, the Kentucky Grocers Association, the Lebanon-Marion County Industrial Foundation, and other Kentucky organizations.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Higdon was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Chair
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Education Committee
- Transportation Committee, Co-Chair
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
2021-2022
Higdon was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Chair
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
2019-2020
Higdon was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
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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| • Committee on Committees |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Education |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Higdon served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Higdon served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Vice chair |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Higdon served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Appropriations and Revenue |
| • Education |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Local Government |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
| • Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Vice chair |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 14
Incumbent Jimmy Higdon is running in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2026.
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| Jimmy Higdon (R) | ||
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2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 14
Incumbent Jimmy Higdon won election in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jimmy Higdon (R) | 100.0 | 33,142 | |
| Total votes: 33,142 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jimmy Higdon advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14.
2018
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 14
Incumbent Jimmy Higdon defeated Stephanie Compton in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jimmy Higdon (R) | 65.3 | 29,752 | |
| Stephanie Compton (D) | 34.7 | 15,842 | ||
| Total votes: 45,594 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14
Stephanie Compton advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | Stephanie Compton | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14
Incumbent Jimmy Higdon advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 14 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | Jimmy Higdon | |
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2014
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Incumbent Jimmy Higdon ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
2010
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2010
Higdon won re-election to the 14th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition. He received 30,360 votes.
Higdon was also not opposed in the Republican primary election on May 18th.
| Kentucky State Senate, District 14 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jimmy Higdon (R)
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30,360 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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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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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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2012
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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Senator Jimmy Higdon (R)," accessed March 10, 2020
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 General Election," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary Election Results," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 5, 2014
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Kentucky State Senate District 14 2009-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives 2003-2009 |
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