Billy Wesley

Bill Wesley
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 91st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2021
Preceded by	Cluster Howard
Personal details
Born	(1971-10-26) October 26, 1971 (age 53)
Political party	Republican
Children	3
Residence	Ravenna, Kentucky
Committees	Natural Resources & Energy (Vice Chair) Transportation Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps

Billy E. Wesley (born October 26, 1971)^[1] is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 91st House district. His district includes Estill and Powell counties as well as part of Madison County.^[1]

Background

Following his graduation from Edison High School in Milan, Ohio, Wesley enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.^[1]

He also serves as a Pentecostal pastor, and has previously served as a chaplain for the Ravenna Police Department, Irvine Police Department, and Estill County Sheriff’s Office.^[1][2]

Political career

Elections

• 2020 Kentucky's 91st House district incumbent Cluster Howard chose not to seek reelection.^[3] Wesley won the 2020 Republican primary with 2,249 votes (51.3%)^[4] and won the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 12,274 votes (70.8%) against Democratic candidate Paula Clemons-Combs.^[5]
• 2022 Wesley won the 2022 Republican primary with 2,510 votes (63.2%)^[6] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 9,050 votes (68.2%) against Democratic candidate Martina Jackson.^[7]
• 2024 Wesley won the 2024 Republican primary with 1,673 votes (53.2%)^[8] and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.^[9]

References

1. "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
2. Vickers, Blake (May 17, 2022). "Former parishioner of Rep. Wesley's church criticizes lawmaker's sermons". Richmond Register. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
3. Greene, Jonathan (2020-01-02). "POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: State Rep. Howard won't seek reelection". Richmond Register. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
4. "Commonwealth of Kentucky June 23, 2020 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 39. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
5. "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 64. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
6. "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 17, 2022 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 37. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
7. "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 70. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
8. "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 21, 2024 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 36. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
9. "Billy Wesley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.