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Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 22. He assumed office on November 18, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Douglas (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky State Senate to represent District 22. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
Biography
Donald Douglas earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Western Kentucky University. Douglas' career experience includes working as the medical director and lead physician of Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Douglas was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
2023-2024
Douglas was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Health and Welfare Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Banking and Insurance Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 22
Incumbent Donald Douglas is running in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 22 on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kentucky State Senate District 22
Incumbent Donald Douglas defeated Chuck Eddy in the general election for Kentucky State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donald Douglas (R) | 59.7 | 23,486 | |
| Chuck Eddy (D) | 40.3 | 15,843 | ||
| Total votes: 39,329 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Chuck Eddy advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky State Senate District 22.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 22
Incumbent Donald Douglas defeated Andrew Cooperrider in the Republican primary for Kentucky State Senate District 22 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donald Douglas | 55.8 | 6,114 | |
| Andrew Cooperrider | 44.2 | 4,840 | ||
| Total votes: 10,954 | ||||
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2021
See also: Kentucky state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Kentucky State Senate District 22
Donald Douglas defeated Helen Bukulmez and Sindicat Dunn in the special general election for Kentucky State Senate District 22 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donald Douglas (R) | 71.5 | 9,733 | |
| Helen Bukulmez (D) | 27.4 | 3,725 | ||
| Sindicat Dunn (Independent) (Write-in) | 1.1 | 150 | ||
| Total votes: 13,608 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonah Mitchell (R)
- John Wilson (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2021
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 2 to April 15.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 3 to March 30.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky State Senate District 22 |
Officeholder Kentucky State Senate District 22 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Tom Buford (R) |
Kentucky State Senate District 22 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |