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David Boswell is the Democratic nominee in the 2008 congressional elections for the 2nd Congressional District (map) of Kentucky. He is the Democratic nominee to replace incumbent Rep. Ron Lewis (R-Ky.), who is retiring at the end of his term. He was victorious in the primary which took place on May 20, 2008. [1] However, he lost the election to Republican Brett Guthrie.[2]
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Positions, record and controversies
Bio
Boswell, a Catholic, is married with two children and lives in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Education
- Attended, Western Kentucky University, 1973
- Attended, Brescia University, 1972
- Diploma, Owensboro Catholic High School, 1968.[citation needed]
Professional Experience
- Sales/Marketing Director, Executive Inn-Rivermont Hotel & Convention Center, 1996-present
- Energy Development, Addwest Mining Company, 1991-1996
- Legislative Liaison, Office of Governor Wallace G. Wilkinson, 1989-1990
- Legislative Agent, 1987-1988
- Sales Executive, Energy Resources Development.{fact}}
Political Experience
- Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2008
- Senator, Kentucky Senate, 1990-present
- Board Member, Green River Area Development District, 1978-1983, 1990-present
- Commissioner of Agriculture, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 1984-1988
- Representative, Kentucky State House of Representatives, 1978-1983.
Organizations
- Board Member, Big Rivers Chapter, American Red Cross, 1998-present
- Board Member, Leadership Owensboro, 1990-present
- Board Member, Big Rivers Chapter, March of Dimes, 1990-present
- Board Member, Kentucky Organ Donors, 1992-2000
- Member, Jaycees, 1979-1980
- Member, Kentucky Planning Association, 1972-1977
- Member, Southtown Kiwanis, 1969-1978
- Member, Ducks Unlimited
- Director, Green River Area Development Board
- Member, Knights of Columbus
- Member, National Conference of State Legislators
- Member, National Rifle Association
- Member, National Wild Turkey Federation
- Director, Owensboro National Bank
- Member, Quail Unlimited
- Member, Southern Governors Conference Advanced Clean Coal Technology Board
- Member, Southern Legislative Conference
- Member, Southern States Energy Board.{fact}}
2008 elections
Boswell was the Democratic nominee to replace Rep. Ron Lewis (R-Ky.) in the 2008 congressional elections. He defeated Reid Haire in the primary elections.[1][3][4]
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Riney, Hancock & Co | $ 19,165 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| National Education Assn | $ 10,000 |
| United Food & Commercial Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| United Steelworkers | $ 10,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 9,000 |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky | $ 8,101 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 7,500 |
| United Mine Workers of America | $ 7,500 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
Committees and affiliations
Committees
Boswell will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.
Affiliations
More background data
Contact
Articles and resources
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greg Giroux, "Kentucky Democrats Pick Wealthy Businessman to Challenge McConnell", CQ Politics, May 20, 2008
- ↑ "Recession's effect on area tops 2008 stories", Daily News, December 31, 2008.
- ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District
- ↑ Jackie Kucinich, "Rep. Ron Lewis will not seek reelection," The Hill, January 30, 2008.
Wikipedia also has an article on David Boswell. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
