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Pendleton Officially Concedes Race

Angela Hatton — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:32:42 +0000

Long-time state senator Joey Pendleton of Hopkinsville has officially conceded the Third District senate race to opponent Whitney Westerfield. Pendleton, a Democrat, requested a recanvass after he lost the election by just under 300 votes.

Pendleton Plans to Request Vote Recanvass

Angela Hatton — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:37:59 +0000

Kentucky Third District State Senator Joey Pendleton plans to request a recanvass after he narrowly lost in Tuesday’s election. Pendleton, a five-term Democratic incumbent, lost by around 300 votes to Republican newcomer Whitney Westerfield. Pendleton tells the Kentucky New Era he owes it to his voters to ask for the recanvass, a process that checks for accuracy. Pendleton adds that if it shows a 150-vote gap or less, he’ll ask for an official recount.

Westerfield Edges Out Victory Over Incumbent Pendleton

Angela Hatton — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:24:11 +0000

Republican challenger Whitney Westerfield edged out long-time Democratic Senator Joey Pendleton in yesterday’s vote. Unofficial third district state Senate results show Westerfield with 50.4 percent of the vote, winning slight leads in Christian, Logan and Todd counties.

Hemp Support Growing in Kentucky

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:55:12 +0000

Efforts to allow hemp production in Kentucky appear to be growing despite the defeat of another legalization effort this year in the General Assembly. State Senator Joey Pendleton has repeatedly introduced hemp legalization bills in an effort to restore a crop that was a major industry in Kentucky decades ago.

Lawmakers Not Inclined to Restrict Amish Tractors

AP — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:03:49 +0000

Rumble strips in the driving lanes of some rural Kentucky highways aren't intentional. They've been etched into asphalt by old-fashioned metal wheels some Amish farmers have been putting on modern tractors. State Senator Joey Pendleton of Hopkinsville wants the damage stopped.