Courtney Gilbert Explained

Courtney Gilbert
State House:Kentucky
District:24th
Term Start:March 25, 2024
Predecessor:Brandon Reed
Residence:Hodgenville, Kentucky
Relatives:Adrienne Southworth (sister)
Party:Republican
Education:Louisiana Baptist University (BA)
Committees:Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (Interim)

Courtney Gilbert is an American politician from Kentucky who is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. She represents Kentucky's 24th District which comprises Green, Hart, and LaRue counties.[1] She was elected in a special election following the resignation of incumbent Brandon Reed, and assumed office on March 25, 2024. She is not a candidate for the seat in November 2024.

Background

Gilbert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication and music from Louisiana Baptist University. She is self employed as a private instructor of violin, piano, Spanish and German. She is also a bookkeeper for three small businesses. Gilbert also serves as a Christian missionary.[2]

She is an active member of the LaRue County Republican Party, having served as their youth chair for nine years, been a delegate to the 2nd Congressional District and state Republican Party conventions, and a worker on a number of campaigns. She is currently as a precinct captain.[3]

Gilbert is the sister of Adrienne Southworth, who represents District 7 in the Kentucky Senate.[4]

Political Career

Elections

2022 Gilbert was defeated in her challenge of incumbent Brandon Reed in the 2022 Republican primary, garnering 1,751 votes (31.7%).[5]

2024 Incumbent Brandon Reed resigned in order to take a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Governor Andy Beshear called for a special election to be held on March 19, 2024. Gilbert won the 2024 special election with 1,025 votes (62.5%) against Democratic candidate Johnny Pennington and Independent candidate Craig Astor. Gilbert is not seeking reelection in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission . 2024-06-13 . legislature.ky.gov.
  2. Web site: Courtney Gilbert - State Rep Candidate for District 24 . 2024-06-13 . courtney24.com.
  3. Web site: Meet the Candidates . 2024-06-13 . Jobe for Kentucky . en-US.
  4. Web site: Pitts . Jacqueline . 2024-03-26 . New members of the Kentucky House of Representatives sworn in on day 55 of 2024 session . 2024-06-13 . The Bottom Line . en-US.
  5. Web site: Courtney Gilbert . 2024-06-13 . Ballotpedia . en.