Sen. Jim Bunning
(R-Ky.)- Residence:Southgate
- Born:October 23, 1931; Southgate, Ky.
- Religion:Roman Catholic
- Family:Wife, Mary Bunning; nine children
- Education:Xavier U., B.S. 1953 (economics)
- Military service:None
- Career:Investment broker; sports agent; professional baseball player
- Political Highlights:Fort Thomas City Council, 1977-79; Ky. Senate, 1979-83; Republican nominee for governor, 1983; U.S. House, 1987-99; U.S. Senate, 1999-present
- Elected:1998 (2nd term)
- Note: Will retire at end of current term
State Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | general | Jim Bunning (R) | 873,507 | 50.7% |
| Daniel Mongiardo (D) | 850,855 | 49.3% | ||
| 1998 | general | Jim Bunning (R) | 569,817 | 49.7% |
| Scotty Baesler (D) | 563,051 | 49.2% | ||
| Charles R. Arbegust (REF) | 12,546 | 1.1% | ||
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 41.17% | John McCain: 57.4% | |
| 2004 | John Kerry: 40% | George W. Bush: 60% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 41% | George W. Bush: 57% | |
| 1996 | Bill Clinton: 46% | Robert Dole: 45% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population (2005):4,173,405
- Under 18:24.6%
- Over 65:12.5%
- Non-Hispanic White:89.3%
- Black:7.3%
- Hispanic:1.5%
- Asian:0.7%
- American Indian:0.2%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:0.0%
- Median Household Income: 33,672
- Median Household Income Rank: 44
