Steve Bratcher
Steve Bratcher (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Bratcher (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Steve Bratcher served in the Kentucky Air National Guard. Bratcher earned associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and an executive master's degree in business administration from Bellarmine University. His career experience includes working as the director of external technical training of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, the director of Maker's Mark Distillery, and a manager with Lear Corporation. Bratcher has been affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and Leadership Kentucky.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Bratcher was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Health and Family Services Committee
- House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Steve Bratcher defeated Cherlyn Smith and Eric Parrish in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steve Bratcher (R) | 62.8 | 7,561 | |
Cherlyn Smith (D) | 34.0 | 4,090 | ||
Eric Parrish (Independent) | 3.2 | 389 |
Total votes: 12,040 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Cherlyn Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steve Bratcher advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bratcher in this election.
2022
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25
Steve Bratcher defeated Katherine Leonard in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steve Bratcher (R) | 62.4 | 7,537 | |
Katherine Leonard (D) | 37.6 | 4,539 |
Total votes: 12,076 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Katherine Leonard advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25
Steve Bratcher defeated Bill Bennett in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steve Bratcher | 67.6 | 1,593 | |
Bill Bennett | 32.4 | 765 |
Total votes: 2,358 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stan Routt (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 |
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Footnotes
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Preceded by Jim DuPlessis (R) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 25 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |