Pendleton files for Third District re-election

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Sen. Joey Pendleton (D-Hopkinsville) has filed for re-election to his Third District seat. 

Under the new redistricting plan signed by Gov. Steve Beshear Friday, the district will include Christian, Caldwell, Crittenden and Union counties.

Sen. Pendleton has been a member of the state Senate since 1993. 

"Serving the people of the Third District has been one of the greatest privileges of my life and I look forward to getting to know and working with people in the new counties of the Third District – Caldwell, Crittenden and Union counties," Pendleton said. "I want to continue to use my seniority and position on key committees to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life for the people of the Third District and Kentucky. Education, health care and jobs for our citizens must be the priorities of Kentucky state government."

While serving in the state Senate, Sen. Pendleton has sponsored several pieces of legislation to address the concerns of military families and veterans.

Pendleton has a close relationship with many local officials in his district and looks forward to building similar relationships with the local officials in the new counties in his district. He said he also welcomes input on projects from the local officials and wants to hear their concerns and ideas.

A farmer who owns a 140-acre farm in Christian County, Sen. Pendleton raises dairy heifers. A 1964 graduate of Christian County High School, he attended Hopkinsville Community College and Murray State University. He served in the Kentucky National Guard from 1968-74.

Sen. Pendleton encourages constituents to stay in contact with him. To leave a message for the senator, call the General Assembly’s toll-free Message Line at 1-800-372-7181. Pendleton can be contacted at his office at (502) 564-8100 or by e-mail at joey.pendleton@lrc.ky.gov.