Adam Koenig

Adam Koenig
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 69th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byJon Reinhardt
Succeeded bySteven Doan
Personal details
Born (1971-02-22) February 22, 1971 (age 53)
Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S.
EducationMiami University (BA)
Websiteadamkoenig.com

Adam Koenig (born February 22, 1971) is an American politician who represented district 69 in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023.[1] He was defeated for renomination in 2022 by Steven Doan.

Education

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Koenig graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1989.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Miami University.

Career

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Koenig was the primary sponsor to a change in the law that prevents federally-certified radiologists from analyzing X-rays to assess black lung compensation claims, restricting such determinations to pulmonologists.[3]

Elections

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  • 2012: Koenig was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary,[4] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 13,337 votes.[5]
  • 2010 Koenig was challenged in the May 18, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 2,209 votes (66.7%)[6] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 8,646 votes.[7]
  • 2008: Koenig was unopposed for the 2008 Republican Primary,[8] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 9,592 votes (56.6%) against Democratic nominee Merrick Krey.[9]
  • 2006: When district 69 Representative Jon Reinhardt retired and left his seat open, Koenig won the three-way 2006 Republican Primary with 767 votes (42.2%)[10] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 5,351 votes (50.9%) against Democratic nominee Randy Blankenship.[11]
  • 2003: To challenge incumbent Democratic Kentucky State Treasurer Jonathan Miller, Koenig was unopposed for the Republican Primary, but lost the November 2003 General election to Miller.

References

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  1. ^ "Adam Koenig's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  2. ^ Londberg, Max; Weber, James (January 25, 2019). "Chants, cheers and the question of insensitivity: The culture of CovCath". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Retrieved March 17, 2019. But others contend the paint is simply part of a spirited school culture, one whose motto is 'with a spirit that will not die.' 'That's largely related to the Holy Spirit,' said Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig, an Erlanger Republican and 1989 graduate of the school. 'But it also is related to the athletic spirit.'
  3. ^ Berkes, Howard (March 31, 2018). "Kentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite Epidemic". National Public Radio.
  4. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 46. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 18, 2010 Official 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 26. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2010 Official 2010 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 53. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "2008 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "2008 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  10. ^ "2006 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  11. ^ "2006 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
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Party political offices
Vacant
Title last held by
James H. Lambert
Republican nominee for Kentucky State Treasurer
2003
Succeeded by
Melinda L. Wheeler