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Arnold Simpson
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 65th district |
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| In office January 13, 1994 – January 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Martin Sheehan |
| Succeeded by | Buddy Wheatley |
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| Born | April 26, 1952 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Covington, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | Kentucky State University University of Kentucky College of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Arnold R. Simpson was a politician from America. He was born on April 26, 1952. Mr. Simpson was a member of the Democratic Party. This is one of the main political groups in the United States. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives. This is a group of lawmakers for the state of Kentucky. He represented District 65. He was a representative from January 1994 until he retired in 2019. Mr. Simpson was first chosen for the House in a special election in January 1994.
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Arnold Simpson's Education
Learning and Degrees
Arnold Simpson went to college to study. He earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Kentucky State University. This is usually the first degree you get from a university. After that, he continued his studies. He earned a law degree, called a Juris Doctor (JD), from the University of Kentucky College of Law. This degree helped him become a lawyer.
Arnold Simpson's Elections
How He Won His Seat
Arnold Simpson was elected many times to represent District 65. He first won his seat in a special election in January 1994. After that, he ran for re-election every two years.
Election Victories
- In 1994, Arnold Simpson won both the Democratic Primary and the General election. The Primary election is when people choose who will represent their party. The General election is when people vote for the final winner.
- From 1996 to 2004, Mr. Simpson often ran for election without anyone else from his party running against him in the Primary. He also won the General election easily during these years.
- In 2006, he won the General election with 4,628 votes. He ran against a Republican candidate named Ray Murphy.
- In 2008, Mr. Simpson was again unopposed in both the Primary and General elections. He won with 9,285 votes.
- In 2010, he won both the Primary and General elections without opposition. He received 5,022 votes.
- In 2012, he was unopposed in both elections again. He won with 8,293 votes.
Arnold Simpson served for many years in the Kentucky House of Representatives. He retired from his position in 2019.
