| Full Name: | Jim Gooch, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (KY) - District 12, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/08/1994 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Birth Date: | 04/13/1951 |
| Home City: | Providence, KY |
| Religion: | Baptist |
Summary
Representative Jim Gooch, Jr.
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 279 - Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities
Legislation (Yea)
March 26, 2013
SB 1 - Establishes an Electronic Ballot Transmission System for Military and Overseas Voters
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 11, 2013 - Requires the Secretary of State to implement an electronic transmission system through which a covered voter may apply for and receive voter registration materials, ...
Recent Public Statements
Gov. Beshear Emphasizes Mine Safety in Ceremonial Bill Signing
More Public Statements
June 19, 2012 - Miners who fail a drug-alcohol test will no longer be allowed to work in Kentucky mines after their third offense as the result of legislation ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
| 2012 | Kentucky Club for Growth Positions | 24 |
| 2011 | Kentucky Club for Growth Positions | 25 |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($18,767.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Jim Gooch, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
Jim.Gooch@lrc.ky.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/H012.htm
Capitol
702 Capitol Avenue
Annex Room 370D
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-8100 ext. 687
Fax: 270-667-5111
District
714 North Broadway B2
Providence, KY 42450
Phone: 270-667-7327
Fax: 270-667-5111
