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Former Sen. Jim Bunning

R Kentucky (1999-2011) Retired, Died, May 27, 2017

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Summary

BUNNING, James Paul David, a Representative and Senator from Kentucky; born in Southgate, Ky., October 23, 1931; attended parochial schools in Southgate and Cincinnati, Ohio; B.S., Xavier University, Cincinnati 1953; professional baseball player 1950-1971; investment broker and agent; member, Ft. Thomas City Council 1977-1979; Kentucky State senate 1979-1983; elected as a Republican to the One Hundredth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-January 3, 1999); not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1998, but was elected to the United States Senate in 1998; reelected in 2004 and served from January 3, 1999, to January 3, 2011; was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate in 2010.

Biographical

  • Full Name: James Paul David Bunning
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Oct. 23, 1931
  • Date of Death: May 27, 2017 (age: 85)
  • Place of Birth: Southgate, Ky.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
Relations with people in our database:

Grandfather of Amanda Bunning Kelsey, Eric William Bunning

Uncle of Susan Kathleen Bunning

Office History

Congressional Offices:

  • U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 1999-Jan. 2, 2011) Retired, Died, May 27, 2017

    Member, U.S. Senator for Kentucky

  • U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1987-Jan. 2, 1999) Not In Office, Died, May 27, 2017

    Member, 4th Congressional District of Kentucky

Election Results

  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Kentucky (Class 3)
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 50.66%
    Republican
    Daniel Mongiardo, 49.34%
    Democrat
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Kentucky (Class 3)
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 49.75%
    Republican
    Henry Scott Baesler (Scotty), 49.16%
    Democrat
    Charles R. Arbegust, 1.10%
    Reform Party
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    4th Congressional District of Kentucky
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 68.39%
    Republican
    Denny Bowman, 31.61%
    Democrat
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    4th Congressional District of Kentucky
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 74.15%
    Republican
    Sally Harris Skaggs, 25.85%
    Democrat
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    4th Congressional District of Kentucky
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 61.64%
    Republican
    Floyd G. Poore, 38.36%
    Democrat
  • 1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)
    4th Congressional District of Kentucky
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 69.33%
    Republican
    Galen Martin, 30.67%
    Democrat
  • 1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)
    4th Congressional District of Kentucky
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 74.22%
    Republican
    Richard V Beliles, 25.78%
    Democrat
  • 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)
    4th Congressional District of Kentucky
    James Paul David Bunning (Jim), 55.09%
    Republican
    Terry L. Mann, 43.91%
    Democrat

Associated Organizations

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Awards

Privately Financed Travel

2 trips taken in 2001 costing $4,271

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Termination: 2011
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $129,050.78
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Caught Our Eye

  • Tax lobbyist returns to Ways and Means

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on June 17, 2020
    A tax attorney is back to the Ways and Means Committee, now with a decade of lobbying experience under his belt. read more

  • Ex-lobbyist advising House Budget Committee

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Aug. 23, 2016
    Former lobbyist and Senate counsel Jim Musser is back on the Hill, this time as a special adviser to the House Budget Committee. read more

  • McConnell staffer moves to Anheuser-Busch

    Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Sept. 19, 2014
    A Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) staff assistant and the granddaughter of a former Kentucky senator and baseball Hall of Famer has moved to K Street. read more

  • Posted by James Walsh on Feb. 1, 2013
    Freshman Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) has hired the grandson of a major-league Kentucky politico, former Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.).Eric Bunning is now a legislative correspondent in Barr's D.C. office. In his new post, Eric revitalizes a Bunning family legacy in Washington that stretches back more than a quarter of century. Before retiring in Jan. 2011, the elder Bunning served 24 years in Congress, developing a reputation as one of the Senate's most conservative members. read more

  • Storm Tips: Senators rake in royalties

    Posted by LegiStorm on June 12, 2009
    Senators may have reputations to some as being inexhaustible windbags but they sure like to write too. read more

  • Bunning's foundation raises questions

    Posted by LegiStorm on Dec. 18, 2008
    Kentucky's Lexington Herald-Leader has a story today about Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) and a charitable foundation the Senator created in 1996, the year the former professional baseball pitcher was elected to that sport's Hall of Fame.Due to his Hall of Fame status, Bunning can command fees signing autographs for baseball memorabilia collectors. As a Senator, his outside income is limited due to ethics rules, but he can put these fees into his charitable foundation. read more
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