Larry Elkins (politician) explained

Larry Elkins
State House:Kentucky
District:5th
Term Start:January 1, 2019
Term End:January 1, 2021
Predecessor:Kenny Imes
Successor:Mary Beth Imes
Office1:Judge/Executive of Calloway County
Term Start1:January 4, 1999
Term End1:September 30, 2018
Successor1:Kenny Imes
Birth Place:Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[1]
Party:Republican (since 2015)
Otherparty:Independent (2013–2015)
Democratic (before 2013)
Spouse:Janie
Children:3
Residence:Murray, Kentucky, U.S.[2]
Alma Mater:Murray State University

Larry Elkins is an American politician who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021 and as Judge/Executive of Calloway County from 1999 to 2018.

Early life

Elkins was born in Murray, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army. He holds a degree from Murray State University.

Political career

First elected Judge/Executive in 1998 as a member of the Democratic Party, he became an independent in May 2013.[3] He switched parties again to the Republican party in December 2015.[4] He resigned as Judge/Executive in September 2018 in order to run for the Kentucky House of Representatives.[5] Elkins was elected to represent the 5th district in 2018. He did not seek reelection in 2020.[6]

Electoral record

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Larry Elkins . Ballotpedia . 21 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Larry Elkins' Biography . Vote Smart . 21 June 2020.
  3. News: Wright . John . May 30, 2013 . Elkins leaves Democratic Party; judge becomes an Independent . The Murray Ledger & Times . January 11, 2024 . limited.
  4. News: Wright . John . December 11, 2015 . Elkins takes GOP step . The Murray Ledger & Times . January 11, 2024 . limited.
  5. News: Horbelt . Jennifer . October 1, 2018 . State Rep. Kenny Imes appointed Calloway County judge executive . WPSD . January 11, 2024.
  6. News: Niemeyer . Liam . State Rep. Larry Elkins Not Seeking Re-Election, Wife Of Former State Rep. To Run For Seat . 21 June 2020 . wkms.org . 23 December 2019.