Billy Wesley

American politician
Bill Wesley
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 91st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byCluster Howard
Personal details
Born (1971-10-26) October 26, 1971 (age 52)
Political partyRepublican
Children3
ResidenceRavenna, Kentucky
CommitteesNatural Resources & Energy (Vice Chair)
Transportation
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps

Billy E. Wesley (born October 26, 1971)[1] is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 91st House district. His district includes Estill and Powell counties as well as part of Madison County.[1]

Background

Following his graduation from Edison High School in Milan, Ohio, Wesley enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.[1]

He also serves as a Pentecostal pastor, and has previously served as a chaplain for the Ravenna Police Department, Irvine Police Department, and Estill County Sheriff’s Office.[1][2]

Political career

Elections

  • 2020 Kentucky's 91st House district incumbent Cluster Howard chose not to seek reelection.[3] Wesley won the 2020 Republican primary with 2,249 votes (51.3%)[4] and won the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 12,274 votes (70.8%) against Democratic candidate Paula Clemons-Combs.[5]
  • 2022 Wesley won the 2022 Republican primary with 2,510 votes (63.2%)[6] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 9,050 votes (68.2%) against Democratic candidate Martina Jackson.[7]
  • 2024 Wesley won the 2024 Republican primary with 1,673 votes (53.2%)[8] and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ Vickers, Blake (May 17, 2022). "Former parishioner of Rep. Wesley's church criticizes lawmaker's sermons". Richmond Register. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Greene, Jonathan (2020-01-02). "POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: State Rep. Howard won't seek reelection". Richmond Register. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky June 23, 2020 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 39. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 64. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 17, 2022 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 37. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 70. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 21, 2024 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 36. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Billy Wesley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
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