Bart Rowland

American politician

Bart Rowland

Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office February 14, 2012 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	James Comer
Succeeded by	Amy Neighbors
Constituency	53rd district (2012–2015) 21st district (2015–2023)

Personal details
Born	(1977-04-11) April 11, 1977 (age 47)
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Residence	Tompkinsville, Kentucky
Alma mater	Western Kentucky University

Bart Rowland (born April 11, 1977) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 21 until 2023.^[1] He was first elected in a February 7, 2012 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative James Comer to become state agriculture commissioner. Rowland did not seek reelection in 2022.

Education

Rowland attended Western Kentucky University.

Elections

2012 When District 53 Representative James Comer resigned and left the seat vacant, Rowland won the February 7, 2012 Special election with 2,699 votes (%) against Democratic candidate Barry Steele.^[2]
Rowland won the three-way May 22, 2012 Republican Primary with 2,965 votes (60.9%)^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 10,688 votes (69.0%) against Democratic nominee Thomas Dodson.^[4]

References

^ "Bart Rowland's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky February 7, 2012 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.