Ruth Palumbo
1991 - Present
2025
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Ruth Palumbo (Democratic Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 76. She assumed office in 1991. Her current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Palumbo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 76. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Palumbo and her husband, John, have four children.[1] She has been involved with many organizations, including American Association of University Women, American Cancer Society, Bluegrass International Affairs, Bryan Station Neighborhood Association, Focus on Family Child Care Council, Girl Scouts United States of America, Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Greater Lexington Democratic Woman's Club, and the League of Women Voters.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Palumbo was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Palumbo was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
2019-2020
Palumbo was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation 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 |
| • Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations |
| • Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Palumbo served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Palumbo served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Palumbo served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Palumbo served on the following committees:
| Kentucky committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development, Chair |
| • Health and Welfare |
| • Licensing and Occupations |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Ruth Palumbo did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent Ruth Palumbo won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ruth Palumbo (D) | 100.0 | 10,950 | |
| Total votes: 10,950 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ruth Palumbo advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent Ruth Palumbo won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ruth Palumbo (D) | 100.0 | 16,159 | |
| Total votes: 16,159 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ruth Palumbo advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent Ruth Palumbo defeated Richard Marrs in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ruth Palumbo (D) | 65.2 | 11,377 | |
| Richard Marrs (R) | 34.8 | 6,073 | ||
| Total votes: 17,450 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent Ruth Palumbo advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76
Richard Marrs advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Richard Marrs | |
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2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives 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 Ruth Ann Palumbo ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 general election.[3][4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 76, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ruth Ann Palumbo Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,028 | |
| Total Votes | 15,028 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Ruth Ann Palumbo ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 Democratic primary.[5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 76, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Palumbo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives 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 Ruth Ann Palumbo ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Richard Marrs defeated Lavinia Theodoli Spirito in the Republican primary. Palumbo defeated Marrs in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Palumbo Incumbent |
59.1% | 8,138 | |
| Republican | Richard Marrs | 40.9% | 5,622 | |
| Total Votes | 13,760 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Richard Marrs |
60.5% | 1,402 |
| Lavinia Theodoli Spirito | 39.5% | 915 |
| Total Votes | 2,317 | |
2012
Palumbo won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 76. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated Richard Marrs (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Palumbo Incumbent |
54.6% | 10,392 | |
| Republican | Richard Marrs | 45.4% | 8,636 | |
| Total Votes | 19,028 | |||
2010
Palumbo's opponent in the November 2 general election was Republican candidate Richard Marrs. According to official results, Palumbo defeated Marrs by a margin of 8,085 to 5,679.[11]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 76 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ruth Ann Palumbo (D)
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8,085 | |||
| Richard Marrs (R) | 5,679 | |||
Palumbo ran unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary election.[12]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Palumbo was re-elected to the 76th District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition.[13] She raised $17,864 for her campaign.[14]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 76 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ruth Ann Palumbo (D)
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15,006 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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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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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
2022 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Palumbo
- ↑ 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, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," 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
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Statewide Results - 2010 General Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 76 1991-Present |
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