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Mary Lou Marzian

Mary Lou Marzian (born September 16, 1954) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 34 from 1994 to 2023.[1] Marzian was first elected in a January 1994 special election following the resignation of incumbent Mike Ward.[2] She retired from the house in 2022 after being redistricted into the 41st district with Josie Raymond. She is running again for the house in 2024.

Mary Lou Marzian
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 34th district
In office
January 13, 1994 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byMike Ward
Succeeded bySarah Stalker
Personal details
Born (1954-09-16) September 16, 1954 (age 70)
Louisville, Kentucky
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Louisville, Kentucky
Alma materJefferson Community College
University of Louisville
ProfessionRegistered nurse

Education

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Marzian earned her associate degree from Jefferson Community College (now Jefferson Community and Technical College) and her BSN from the University of Louisville.

Elections

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  • 1994 Marzian won the 1994 Democratic Primary and won the November 8, 1994 General election against Republican nominee John Brasch.
  • 1996 Marzian was unopposed for the 1996 Democratic Primary and won the November 5, 1996 General election against Republican nominee Charles Billips.
  • 1998 Marzian was challenged in the 1998 Democratic Primary, but won, and won the November 3, 1998 General election against Republican nominee Todd Lally.
  • 2000 Marzian was unopposed for both the 2000 Democratic Primary[3] and the November 7, 2000 General election, winning with 13,867 votes.[4]
  • 2002 Marzian was unopposed for the 2002 Democratic Primary[5] and won the November 5, 2002 General election with 12,885 votes (66.5%) against Republican nominee Philip Kimball.[6]
  • 2004 Marzian and returning 2002 Republican challenger Philip Kimball both won their 2004 primaries,[7] setting up a rematch; Marzian won the November 2, 2004 General election with 16,383 votes (66.1%) against Kimball.[8]
  • 2006 Marzian was unopposed for both the 2006 Democratic Primary[9] and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 14,988 votes.[10]
  • 2008 Marzian was unopposed for the 2008 Democratic Primary[11] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 16,920 votes (69.8%) against Republican nominee Michael Pitzer.[12]
  • 2010 Marzian was unopposed for both the May 18, 2010 Democratic Primary[13] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 14,559 votes.[14]
  • 2012 Marzian was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary[15] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 17,360 votes.[16]
  • 2016 Marzian was unopposed for both the May 17, 2016 Democratic Primary and the November 8, 2016 General election, winning with 19,596 votes.

References

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  1. ^ "Mary Marzian's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "Majority white district elects black legislator". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 12, 1994. p. B2.
  3. ^ "2000 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  4. ^ "2000 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  5. ^ "2002 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  6. ^ "2002 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  7. ^ "2004 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 24, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  8. ^ "2004 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 24, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  9. ^ "2006 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  10. ^ "2006 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  11. ^ "2008 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  12. ^ "2008 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  13. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 18, 2010 Official 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 24. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  14. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2010 Official 2010 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 40. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  15. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  16. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 35. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
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