Tony Hampton
Tony Hampton | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Pratt |
| Sheriff of Scott County | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – October 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Hammons |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Nettles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1971 |
| Party | Republican |
Anthony Joseph Hampton (born August 13, 1971) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2025. He represents the 62nd district, which includes part of Scott County. He previously served as sheriff of Scott County from 2011 to 2024.
Political career
Hampton was elected sheriff of Scott County in 2010, defeating Democratic incumbent Bobby Hammons.[1] He was then reelected in 2014, 2018, and 2022. He resigned as sheriff on October 1, 2024, in order to pursue a seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives.[2]
Hampton was elected to the house in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election. He received 66.4 percent of the vote, defeating Democratic candidate Kevin Kidwell. He defeated Bill Parker in the May primary election.
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Hampton | 2,895 | 70.1 | |
| Republican | Bill Parker | 1,232 | 29.9 | |
| Total votes | 4,127 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Hampton | 14,937 | 66.4 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Kidwell | 7,565 | 33.6 | |
| Total votes | 22,502 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ Adkins, Dan (November 1, 2014). "In 2010 sheriff's rematch, Hampton squares off with Hammons". The News-Graphic. Georgetown, Kentucky. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Scogin, Mike (September 24, 2024). "Hampton retires, Nettles to be sworn in as sheriff". The News-Graphic. Georgetown, Kentucky. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Official 2024 Primary Election Results" (PDF). elect.ky.gov. Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Official 2024 General Election Results" (PDF). elect.ky.gov. Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
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