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American politician

Larry Elkins
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byKenny Imes
Succeeded byMary Beth Imes
Judge/Executive of Calloway County
In office
January 4, 1999 – September 30, 2018
Succeeded byKenny Imes
Personal details
BornMurray, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (since 2015)
Other political
affiliations		Independent (2013–2015)
Democratic (before 2013)
SpouseJanie
Children3
Residence(s)Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
Alma materMurray State University

Larry Elkins is an American politician who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021 and as Judge/Executive of Calloway County from 1999 to 2018.

Early life

Elkins was born in Murray, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army. He holds a degree from Murray State University.

Political career

First elected Judge/Executive in 1998 as a member of the Democratic Party, he became an independent in May 2013. He switched parties again to the Republican party in December 2015. He resigned as Judge/Executive in September 2018 in order to run for the Kentucky House of Representatives. Elkins was elected to represent the 5th district in 2018. He did not seek reelection in 2020.

Electoral record

2018 general election: Kentucky House of Representatives, District 5
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Larry Elkins 9,326 58.1%
Democratic David Ramey 6,739 41.9%

References

  1. ^ "Larry Elkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Larry Elkins' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  3. Wright, John (May 30, 2013). "Elkins leaves Democratic Party; judge becomes an Independent". The Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. Wright, John (December 11, 2015). "Elkins takes GOP step". The Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  5. Horbelt, Jennifer (October 1, 2018). "State Rep. Kenny Imes appointed Calloway County judge executive". WPSD. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  6. Niemeyer, Liam (December 23, 2019). "State Rep. Larry Elkins Not Seeking Re-Election, Wife Of Former State Rep. To Run For Seat". wkms.org. Retrieved June 21, 2020.


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