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Will Coursey

Will Coursey

American politician

Will R. Coursey (born October 22, 1978) is a U.S. politician who served as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2008 to 2019, representing the 6th district.[1] Coursey was first elected to the house in a February 2008 special election following the resignation of incumbent representative J. R. Gray. Coursey retired from the house in 2018 to unsuccessfully run for Judge/Executive of Marshall County. In March 2023 he was appointed to the Marshall County Board of Education following the resignation of Ledonia Williamson.[2]

Quick Facts Member of the Marshall County Board of Education from the 4th district, Preceded by ...

Education

Coursey attended the University of Kentucky.

Elections

  • 2012 Coursey was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary[3] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 15,021 votes.[4]
  • 2008 When District 6 Representative J. R. Gray left the Legislature and left the seat open, Coursey was unopposed for both the 2008 Democratic Primary[5] and the November 4, 2008 General election with 14,839 votes.[6]
  • 2010 Coursey was unopposed for the May 18, 2010 Democratic Primary[7] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 8,945 votes (54.7%) against Republican nominee Monti Collins.[8]

References

  1. [1]
    "Will Coursey's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  2. [2]
    Fuller, Leanne (March 9, 2023). "Former state Rep. Will Coursey to serve on Marshall County School Board". WPSD. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 22. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 26. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  5. [5]
    "2008 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  6. [6]
    "2008 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  7. [7]
    "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 18, 2010 Official 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 22. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  8. [8]
    "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2010 Official 2010 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 29. Retrieved April 24, 2014.


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