May 26, 2005

David Osborne Wins Special Election

59th Legislative District Remains Republican

Captures 58% of Vote

Official Results from the State Board of Elections

59th State Representative District
May 24, 2005
Special Election
(Unexpired Term)

Total Votes Cast = 4624
Total Registered Voters = 32,442
Turnout = 14%

(From Kentucky Republican News, Tues May 24, 2005)  Read full text at   www.rpk.com)

Republican David W. Osborne Wins Special Election

David W. Osborne elected state representative of House District 59
Frankfort, KY: Republicans are celebrating the victory of David W. Osborne in the special election for House District 59. Today, voters of Oldham and Eastern Jefferson counties elected David W. Osborne, of Prospect, to serve as their next state representative. Winning 58 percent of the votes cast, Osborne defeated Democrat Jody Curry to fill the seat previously held by Tim Feeley (R-Crestwood).

“We are extremely pleased with the results of this race,” said Republican Chairman Darrell D. Brock. Jr. “With a special election you never know what kind of turnout you will have, but David campaigned hard and the voters made their choice clear. This election attests to the increasing momentum of the Republican Party.”

House District 59 has 25 precincts in Oldham County and 3 precincts in Jefferson County. There are 32, 442 registered voters in the district according to the state board of elections.

"We look forward to working with Representative Osborne as he represents the people of Oldham and Eastern Jefferson County," House Minority Floor Leader Jeff Hoover said. "He is a talented, capable individual with a strong background in business and agriculture and I have no doubt will quickly become an important, contributing member of the General Assembly."

“I am proud of what we did. It is an honor that the voters of my home county and of Eastern Jefferson county have entrusted in me this opportunity to represent them in the General Assembly,” said Representative-elect David Osborne.

59th Legislative District Special Election

An Experienced Leader with the Integrity and Ability to Serve

59th District State House Special Election: David Osborne Nominated to Fill State Representative Tim Feeley's Seat:  59th District State House Special Election set for Tuesday, May 24, 2005

The Executive Committees of the Oldham and Jefferson County Republican Parties have nominated David Osborne as the Republican Candidate for the 59th State House District to be held on Tuesday, May 24th, 2005.

David will be running to fill the seat vacated by Republican State Representative Tim Feeley who accepted a Judicial Appointment by Governor Ernie Fletcher.

David Osborne graduated from Oldham County High School in 1982, and the University of Kentucky with a degree in Economics and Agriculture Finance. He was employed for three  years as an Auditor with the Federal Farm Credit Administration in Washington, D.C. and 15 years with H. Barry Smith Realtors.

David is married to Lori Hebel Osborne, and they own and reside on Deerfield Farm in Prospect where they breed Thoroughbred and Saddlebred horses.

David Osborne on the Issues

Growth

 Education

“With the growth come new issues with our education system.  Frankfort needs to be our partner as we maintain the very highest standards for our schools.  However, it is imperative that we do not overburden our taxpayers and fight for fair distribution of our state education dollars.”

"We have extremely dedicated teachers in our community, but we need to do a better job in supporting them.  Teachers in surrounding states make more money and receive better benefits and so we must do more to attract and retain the best and brightest.  Our schools keep an army of administrators just to deal with excessive state regulations.  Because of that, some teachers have to buy school supplies with their own money.  We can, and must, do a better job at getting school dollars in the classrooms."

Health Care

David Osborne supports:

• Capping Junk Lawsuits to bring Health costs down and keep Doctors in Kentucky

• Bringing competition to our system by returning Health Insurance Carriers

• Educating our Seniors to make sure they are aware of both Public and Private programs available which provide Prescription Drug Discounts

• Giving our teachers and state employees coverage they deserve, at fair prices

 

 

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Endorsements

 Senator Jim Bunning, David Osborne, Rep. Geoff Davis                             Secretary of State Trey Grayson, David Osborne, State Senator Ernie Harris and State Rep. Bob DeWeese 

Endorsements for David Osborne include:

Governor Ernie Fletcher

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell

U.S. Senator Jim Bunning

Congressman Geoff Davis

Congresswoman Anne Northup

Retired Congressman Gene Snyder

Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson

State Senator Ernie Harris

House Minority Leader Jeff Hoover

Kentucky State Representative Ron Crimm, 33rd District ( Eastern Jefferson County)

Kentucky State Representative Bob DeWeese, 48th District ( Eastern Jefferson County)

Kentucky Medical Association

Governor Ernie Fletcher Attends Osborne Rally on May 10, Cites Need for David Osborne to help move Kentucky forward as a Competitive State

  Governor Ernie Fletcher attended a reception for David Osborne on May 10 hosted by State Senator Ernie Harris and his wife, Janet.  The Governor strongly endorsed Osborne and urged a heavy Republican turnout on May 24 to help ensure the success of the Fletcher agenda for Kentucky.   

59^th Legislative District Special Election Day Information

• Oldham County Precinct and Absentee Ballot Information:  

Click here to verify your voting precinct in Oldham County.  Applications for absentee voting need to be filled out and back to Oldham County Clerk's office by Tuesday, May 17.  Absentee voting is now being conducted in the Clerk's Office in LaGrange for those eligible to vote to include those who will be absent from the county on election day; students temporarily residing outside the county; military, their dependents and overseas citizens; voters/spouses who have surgery scheduled that will require hospitalization on election day; women in their last trimester of pregnancy.  Call the Clerk's office at 222-0047 if you have any questions.

For additional information, call  the Oldham County Republican Party Headquarters at 222-8832

• Jefferson County Precinct and Absentee Ballot Information

For voters residing in the three Jefferson County precincts of the 59th District:

The polling place for Jefferson County Precincts :  T-101 ; T-102 ; T-103 is

                     United Auto Workers Hall (UAW)
                     2702 Chamberlain Lane   
For information on applying for a mail-in absentee ballot, call 574-6100.

For additional information, call  the Oldham County Republican Party Headquarters at 222-8832

Volunteers Needed to Ensure the 59th stays Republican!

Time is of the essence to ensure we keep the 59th Legislative District Republican!  You can help make a difference for this election.  David needs volunteers to:

• Address, stuff, and stamp envelopes

• Recruit other volunteers

• Work the Campaign phone bank

• Walk Precincts with David

• Place a yard sign in your yard

• Secure yard sign locations and distribute

• Email or call 10 friends and urge them to vote for David on May 24

Call 222-8832 for additional information on how you can help!

Donations

Support David Osborne with your financial contribution.  There are only weeks to go until election day and your contributions are critical to ensure the 59th Legislative District remains Republican to support Governor Ernie Fletcher's agenda.  Click here to access the contribution form and mailing address to send your personal check.

Provide your Comments and Suggestions to David Osborne

David wants to understand your thoughts on the issues and challenges facing the citizens of the 59th Legislative District.  Click here to provide your feedback!

Contact David Osborne's campaign at osborne4staterep@bellsouth.net.  You can also contact him at 502-645-2186 or 502-222-8832