Bart Rowland
American politician
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Bartholomew Thomas 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.
Preceded byJames Comer
Succeeded byAmy Neighbors
Constituency53rd district (2012–2015)
21st district (2015–2023)
21st district (2015–2023)
BornApril 11, 1977
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 | April 11, 1977 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Western Kentucky University |
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]
