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Damon Thayer

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Kentucky State Senate District 17

Tenure

2003 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

22

Compensation

Elections and appointments

Education

Personal

Contact

Damon Thayer (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office in 2003. His term ended on January 1, 2025.

Thayer (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Thayer currently serves as state Senate majority leader. Thayer served as Treasurer of the Grant County Republican Party from 1995 to 1999, Republican Chairman for the Fourth Congressional District from 1997 to 1999, and Vice-Chair of the Republican Executive Committee of Kentucky from 1999 to 2004.

Biography

Damon Thayer was born in Georgetown, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor of arts from Michigan State University. Thayer’s career experience includes working as the president of Thayer Communications & Consulting. He has been a member of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, the NRA, and the Scott County Farm Bureau.[1]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Thayer was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Thayer was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Thayer was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture
• Committee on Committees
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations
• Rules
• State and Local Government

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thayer served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2015
• Agriculture
• Committees
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations
• Rules
• State and Local Government
• Agriculture
• Licensing and Occupations
• Local Government
• State Government

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thayer served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2013
• Agriculture
• Committee on Committees
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations
• State and Local Government

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thayer served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2011
• Agriculture
• Agriculture
• Licensing and Occupations
• Local Government
• State Government
• Transportation
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations
• State and Local Government, Chair
• Transportation

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thayer served on the following committees:

Kentucky committee assignments, 2009
• Agriculture
• Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations
• State and Local Government
• Transportation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2024

Damon Thayer did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020

General election

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jason Stroude advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 17.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Damon Thayer advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 17.

2016

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Kentucky State Senate 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 Damon Thayer defeated Charlie Hoffman in the Kentucky State Senate District 17 general election.[2][3]

Kentucky State Senate District 17, General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Damon Thayer Incumbent 67.93%
Democratic Charlie Hoffman 32.07%
Total Votes 53,958
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections

Charlie Hoffman ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 17 Democratic primary.[4]

Kentucky State Senate District 17, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
Democratic

Incumbent Damon Thayer ran unopposed in the Kentucky State Senate District 17 Republican primary.[5]

Kentucky State Senate District 17, Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
Republican

2012

See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012

Thayer won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 17. He defeated Rick Hostetler in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and defeated David Holcomb (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]

Kentucky State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDamon Thayer Incumbent 66.3%
Democratic David Holcomb 33.7%
Total Votes 53,269

Kentucky State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDamon Thayer Incumbent 63.2% 3,687
Rick Hostetler 36.8% 2,147
Total Votes 5,834

2008

On November 4, 2008, Thayer was re-elected to the 17th District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate, defeating Robert Powell (D) and Micah L. Ingram (I).[8] Thayer raised 374,151forhiscampaign,whilePowellraised374,151 for his campaign, while Powell raised 374,151forhiscampaign,whilePowellraised30,430 and Ingram raised $745.[9]

Kentucky State Senate, District 17 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Damon Thayer (R) 31,835 61.6%
Robert Powell (D) 18,342 35.5%
Micah L. Ingram (C) 1,478 2.9%

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Damon Thayer did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Thayer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“ As your State Senator, I will work to protect taxpayers, promote transparency and accountability in government, and stand up for our conservative values.[10] ”
—Damon Thayer[11]

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. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The Family Foundation of Kentucky Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.

2022

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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14. Americans for Prosperity Kentucky Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The Family Foundation of Kentucky Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Comeback: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 2 through April 14. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through March 30. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 5 through April 15. Greater Louisville Inc. Legislators from the Louisville area are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 23. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 7 to April 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 to March 26.Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2013. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know.

2012

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In 2012, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 9. Kentucky Club for Growth: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.

Recent news

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See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Senator Damon Thayer (R)," accessed March 10, 2020
  2. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
  3. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
  4. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
  5. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
  6. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 7, 2015
  7. ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Election Results
  8. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Report of 'Official' Election Night Tally Results," November 26, 2008
  9. ↑ District 17 Kentucky State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
  10. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  11. ↑ Damon Thayer, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2016
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Leadership

Senate President:Robert Stivers

Majority Leader:Damon Thayer

Minority Leader:Gerald Neal

Senators

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Democratic Party (7)

Vacancies (1)

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