Chris Fugate
Chris Fugate | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Fitz Steele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1969 Chavies, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Committees | Budget Review Subcommittee on Econ. Dev., Public Pro., Tour., and Energy (Chair) Appropriations & Revenue Natural Resources & Energy Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection |
Christopher Wade Fugate (/ˈfjuːɡɪt/ FEW-git; born December 28, 1969) is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 84th House district. His district includes Breathitt, Owsley, and Perry counties. He also preaches at His Church Gospel Light Baptist Church in Hazard, Kentucky.[1][2]
Background
[edit]Fugate was born on December 28, 1969, in Chavies, Kentucky. He was employed as a dispatcher for the Kentucky State Police before graduating from the Kentucky State Police Academy and becoming a state trooper.[2][3]
Currently, Fugate serves as the pastor of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Hazard, Kentucky.[2]
Political career
[edit]Elections
[edit]- 2016 Fugate was unopposed in the 2016 Republican primary[4] and won the 2016 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 10,278 votes (63.1%) against Kentucky's 84th House district Democratic incumbent Fitz Steele.[1][5]
- 2018 Fugate was unopposed in the 2018 Republican primary[4] and won the 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 7,992 votes (55.7%) against Democratic candidate Tom Pope.[6]
- 2020 Fugate was unopposed in the 2020 Republican primary[4] and won the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 12,098 votes (73.5%) against Democratic candidate Kenneth Hall.[7]
- 2022 Fugate was unopposed in the 2022 Republican primary[4] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 8,676 votes (68.9%) against Democratic candidate Theresa Combs.[8]
- 2024 Fugate was unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary and will face Democratic candidate Zackary Hall in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chris Fugate to serve first term as 84th District State House Representative". Wymt.com. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ a b c "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b c d e "Chris Fugate". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 50. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Elections Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 52. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 62. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 67. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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