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Rep. Ben Chandler
Democrat • 6th District, Kentucky • 5th Term • Sworn In 2004
- 4 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 392 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 88 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 288 of 440) 3 Made Into Law (Ranks 146 of 440)
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- Rep. Henry Cuellar
- Rep. Christopher Smith
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Barbara Lee
- Rep. Justin Amash
- Votes with party 73%
- Abstains: 2%
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Strengthen SL-US ties, member of Congress urge Obama
Rep. Kingston was one of three Congressmen who travelled to Sri Lanka last fall to explore its post-conflict reconciliation and development work. Representatives Ben Chandler (D-Ky.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.), also took part in the trip and signed the lett
Redistricting changes alter campaign plans
According to The Associated Press, the plan strengthens the Democrats’ hold on the Lexington-area 6th Congressional District, which is represented by U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler. The plan also allows U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers to keep some key Republican ...
Beshear approves new congressional map that splits Jessamine
The transfer of some predominantly Republican areas to the 2nd District is expected to make it tougher for Republicans such as Andy Barr to successfully challenge U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles. The bill contained an emergency clause ...
Kentucky redistricting: Incumbents get a boost in new map
There is a catch for Republicans, however: In keeping their House members safe, they also bolstered Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler by shifting more Democratic voters into his district. Chandler is a top GOP target who survived the 2010 election in one of the
Congressional Redistricting Deal Approved
"Ben Chandler's fingerprints are all over this map,” claimed ... seeking the GOP nomination to challenge the Congressman again, claimed in a statement that Chandler cut “a backroom deal.” In the Kentucky House the compromise passed by a two to ...
State Senate Approves Congressional Redistricting
The plan bolsters the Democrats' hold on the 6th Congressional District represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler. One angry Republican called the proposal the "Ben Chandler Lifetime Employment Act." The plan also contains provisions that ...
Senate committee OKs congressional redistricting
The plan bolsters the Democrats' hold on the 6th Congressional District represented by U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a move that angered some Senate Republicans. State Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr, R-Lexington, called the proposal the "Ben Chandler Lifetime ...
Kentucky Senate approves congressional redistricting bill
...despite opposition from Republicans in the Lexington area who complained that the map gave too great of an advantage to Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat from Versailles, who won a narrow re-election victory in his 6th District two years ago. Sen. Damon Tha
Senate committee OKs congressional redistricting
...it is expected to pass Friday. The plan bolsters the Democrats hold on the 6th Congressional District represented by U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a move that angered some Senate Republicans. State Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr, R-Lexington, called the proposal the B
Lawmakers approve congressional redistricting in Kentucky
...passed it 29-7 earlier in the day. The plan bolsters the Democrats' hold on the 6th Congressional District represented by U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler. Republican state Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr of Lexington called the proposal the "Ben Chandler Lifetime Employme
Kentucky: New Lines Strengthen Ben Chandler
...is always a partisan process, and no redistricting plan will please everybody.” One person who is pleased: Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler, who won an extremely close race in 2010 against Lexington attorney Andy Barr (R). Chandler faces a rematch, but in
New congressional districts OK'd; incumbents get edge
It passed both chambers despite opposition from Republicans in the Lexington area who complained that the map gave too great an advantage to Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat from Versailles, who won a narrow re-election victory in his 6th District ...
Lawmakers OK congressional redistricting
Despite protests from the GOP, the plan bolsters the Democrats’ hold on the 6th Congressional District represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler. State Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr, R-Lexington, called the proposal the “Ben Chandler Lifetime ...
Between the Lines: New Kentucky Map Deadlocked in State Legislature
...One of the key sticking points in negotiations was the new makeup of the tossup 6th district, currently represented by Rep. Ben Chandler (D). He faces a rematch with Lexington attorney Andy Barr. In 2010, Chandler eked out another term by only 647 votes
House-Senate talks fail; lines may not change
...plan, saying it made too many changes, especially in the 6th District, where Republicans believe they can defeat U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, this year. It makes drastic changes to the current congressional lines that I feel are unnecessary, Th
4 Kentucky congressmen are unopposed in primary
Stepp of Manchester. In the 6th District, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler will face the victor in a Republican primary contest among Andy Barr of Lexington, Patrick J. Kelly II of Lexington and Curtis Kenimer of Paris. Randolph S. Vance of ...
Kentucky U.S. House races appear set
Stepp, of Manchester, after the two Democrats face off in the primary. In the 6th District, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler will face the victor in a Republican primary contest among Andy Barr, of Lexington, Patrick J. Kelly II, of Lexington ...
No compromise on congressional redistricting; issue probably headed to court
As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 23 people had filed to run in Kentucky's congressional races. Congressman Ben Chandler, a Democrat from Versailles, will have no challengers in the Democratic primary for the 6th District, which includes Fayette and most ...
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again
Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run ...
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again
Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run ...
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again
Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run ...
Kentucky U.S. House races appear set
...or Kenneth S. Stepp, of Manchester, after the two Democrats face off in the primary. In the 6th District, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler will face the victor in a Republican primary contest among Andy Barr, of Lexington, Patrick J. Kelly II, of Lexington,
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again
...6th districts more Democratic. Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, wh
Kentucky: Redistricting Plan Prompts Plea From Andy Barr
...Ky., attorney Andy Barr, who lost his 2010 bid against Rep. Ben Chandler (D) by 647 votes, blasted out an urgent request to supporters Monday asking for their voice in stopping a redistricting bill. With an incumbent-protection map poised to be voted th
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again
...6th districts more Democratic. Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, wh
Congressional redistricting plan near, Stumbo says
Senate Republicans then passed their own plan that would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run again this year.
Congressional redistricting plan near, Stumbo says
Senate Republicans then passed their own plan that would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run again this year.
Between the Lines: Chandler Vulnerable as Map Impasse Ensues
Sticking points continue to be the political makeup of the 6th district, currently held by Rep. Ben Chandler (D), and the placement of the city of Ashland, currently in the 4th district but near the border of the 5th. Where the city of Owensboro lands is .
Congressional redistricting plan near, Stumbo says
...had deadlocked over the redistricting plan because the House plan favored Democrats while the Republican plan put Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Stumbo wouldnt say if a bloc of Republican voters was removed from Chandlers district
SG announces 3 more DC internships
The unpaid internships are with the offices of Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. Hal Rogers. SG is providing a $1,500 living stipend for those selected. The deadline to apply is March 1 and applications for each office is available on its website.
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