James "Brandon" Spencer is an American politician from Kentucky. First elected as a constable in Floyd County, Spencer was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 95th district as a member of the Democratic Party in 2006 after defeating incumbent representative Chuck Meade in the primary election.[1] He later resigned from the house less than one year into his term.[2] In 2014, Spencer unsuccessfully ran for Floyd County Sheriff, losing the Democratic nomination.

Spencer has since changed political parties, becoming a Republican. He ran for the 95th district in 2022, losing to incumbent representative Ashley Tackett Laferty.[3] He ran for the seat in 2024, losing again to Tackett Laferty.

Electoral history

2006

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Brandon Spencer 6,138 44.7
Democratic Charles "Chuck" Meade (incumbent) 5,865 42.7
Democratic James Frankie Francis 1,730 12.6
Total votes 13,733 100.0
2006 Kentucky House of Representatives 95th district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Brandon Spencer Unopposed
Total votes 8,478 100.0
Democratic hold

2014

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Hunt 5,324 38.5
Democratic Steve Little 4,335 31.3
Democratic James "Brandon" Spencer 3,236 23.4
Democratic Darren Lawson 796 5.8
Democratic Ronald W. Blackburn 149 1.1
Total votes 13,840 100.0

2022

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brandon Spencer 1,110 58.3
Republican David Pennington 793 41.7
Total votes 1,903 100.0
2022 Kentucky House of Representatives 95th district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ashley Tackett Laferty (incumbent) 8,775 59.8
Republican Brandon Spencer 5,890 40.2
Total votes 14,665 100.0
Democratic hold

2024

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brandon Spencer 967 67.0
Republican David Pennington 478 33.0
Total votes 1,445 100.0
2024 Kentucky House of Representatives 95th district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ashley Tackett Laferty (incumbent) 10,721 56.3
Republican Brandon Spencer 8,330 43.7
Total votes 19,051 100.0
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Freshman Class of 2007 - Fast Facts: Getting to Know the New Kids in the House". The Lexington Herald-Leader. December 31, 2006. p. B3.
  2. ^ "Stumbo to Seek Old House Seat: His District's Freshman Lawmaker Abruptly Quits". The Lexington Herald-Leader. December 20, 2007. p. D1.
  3. ^ "Can remaining Ky. House Democrats hold on to their seats?". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 7, 2022. p. 1A.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Spencer
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