Courtney Gilbert
Courtney Gilbert | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office March 25, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Brandon Reed |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Adrienne Southworth (sister) |
Residence | Hodgenville, Kentucky |
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.[1] 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.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Courtney Gilbert - State Rep Candidate for District 24". courtney24.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Meet the Candidates". Jobe for Kentucky. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Pitts, Jacqueline (2024-03-26). "New members of the Kentucky House of Representatives sworn in on day 55 of 2024 session". The Bottom Line. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ a b "Courtney Gilbert". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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