Courtney Gilbert is an American politician from Kentucky who is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. She represents Kentucky's 24th District which comprises Green, Hart, and LaRue counties.[1] She was elected in a special election following the resignation of incumbent Brandon Reed, and assumed office on March 25, 2024. She is not a candidate for the seat in November 2024.

Courtney Gilbert
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 24th district
Assumed office
March 25, 2024
Preceded byBrandon Reed
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
RelativesAdrienne Southworth (sister)
ResidenceHodgenville, Kentucky
EducationLouisiana Baptist University (BA)
CommitteesVeterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (Interim)

Background

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Gilbert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication and music from Louisiana Baptist University.[1] She is self employed as a private instructor of violin, piano, Spanish and German. She is also a bookkeeper for three small businesses. Gilbert also serves as a Christian missionary.[2]

She is an active member of the LaRue County Republican Party, having served as their youth chair for nine years, been a delegate to the 2nd Congressional District and state Republican Party conventions, and a worker on a number of campaigns. She is currently as a precinct captain.[3]

Gilbert is the sister of Adrienne Southworth, who represents District 7 in the Kentucky Senate.[4]

Political Career

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Elections

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2022 Gilbert was defeated in her challenge of incumbent Brandon Reed in the 2022 Republican primary, garnering 1,751 votes (31.7%).[5]

2024 Incumbent Brandon Reed resigned in order to take a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Governor Andy Beshear called for a special election to be held on March 19, 2024. Gilbert won the 2024 special election with 1,025 votes (62.5%) against Democratic candidate Johnny Pennington and Independent candidate Craig Astor. Gilbert is not seeking reelection in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  2. ^ "Courtney Gilbert - State Rep Candidate for District 24". courtney24.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  3. ^ "Meet the Candidates". Jobe for Kentucky. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  4. ^ Pitts, Jacqueline (2024-03-26). "New members of the Kentucky House of Representatives sworn in on day 55 of 2024 session". The Bottom Line. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  5. ^ a b "Courtney Gilbert". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-13.