Phillip Randolph Pratt (born May 12, 1955) is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 62nd House district since January 2017.[1] His district consists of part of Scott County.[2] Pratt did not seek reelection in 2024.[3]
Phillip Pratt | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Tackett |
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| Born | May 12, 1955 Georgetown, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Martha Jane Nave |
| Children | 3 |
| Committees | Small Business & Information Technology (Chair) Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations Agriculture Economic Development & Workforce Investment |
Background
editPratt graduated from Scott County High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky.[2] While at UK, Pratt was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho.[2][4]
After graduation, Pratt was employed as an assistant manager for Southern States Cooperative and afterwards spent ten years as a location manager for Cargill. Today, Pratt is the owner and president of Pratt's Lawn and Landscape, a family business that he began with his two sons in 1995.[4]
Political career
editElections
edit- 2016 (special) Governor Matt Bevin called for a special election to be held on March 8, 2016, following the resignation of incumbent representative Ryan Quarles to assume the position of Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture.[1] Pratt was defeated in the 2016 Kentucky House of Representatives special election, garnering 3,210 votes (48.1%) against Democratic candidate Chuck Tackett.[5]
- 2016 Pratt was unopposed in the 2016 Republican primary[6] and won the 2016 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 12,662 votes (57.6%) against incumbent Democratic representative Chuck Tackett.[7]
- 2018 Pratt was unopposed in the 2018 Republican primary[6] and won the 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 11,228 votes (57.8%) against Democratic candidate Jennifer Urie.[8]
- 2020 Pratt was unopposed in the 2020 Republican primary[6] and won the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 17,470 votes (69%) against Democratic candidate David Mayo.[9]
- 2022 Pratt won the 2022 Republican primary with 3,264 votes (79.8%)[10] and was unopposed in the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 11,054 votes.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b "Scott County businessman challenges former magistrate in state House race". Kentucky.com. 2016-02-27. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- ^ a b c "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ Horsley, McKenna (December 13, 2023). "Georgetown's Phillip Pratt will not seek reelection to Kentucky House in 2024 • Kentucky Lantern". Kentucky Lantern. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ a b "Phillip Pratt -Owner/President | Pratt's Lawn & Landscape". 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky March 8, 2016 Official Special Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Phillip Pratt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 44. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 43. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 53. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 17, 2022 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 34. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 56. Retrieved July 26, 2024.