Darrell Billings
Darrell Billings | |
|---|---|
 Billings in 2026 | |
| Member-elect of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2027 | |
| Succeeding | Bill Wesley |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Eastern Kentucky University (attended) |
| Occupation | Businessman, farmer |
Darrell W. Billings is an American businessman and politician who has served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2027. A member of the Republican Party, Billings represents Kentucky's 91st House district, which consists of Estill and Powell counties as well as part of Madison County.
Background
Darrell Billings is a native of Powell County, Kentucky. His father had a twenty-five year career in law enforcement while his mother was a teacher. He graduated from Powell County High School in 1981, and afterwards attended Eastern Kentucky University.
He is a third generation farmer, and owns a car dealership alongside his wife in Stanton.
Political career
Appointed roles
From 2016 to 2024, Billings served on the board of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association as an appointee from the Kentucky Department of Education, and was the first member to serve two terms as board president. One of his terms as president took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, from which he oversaw the return of high school sports after the 2020 lockdowns.
In 2023, he was appointed by Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture-elect Jonathan Shell to serve as a member of his transition team.
2022 Kentucky House election
In 2022, Billings unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Bill Wesley for the Republican nomination for Kentucky's 91st House district, garnering 1,459 votes (36.8%).
2024 Kentucky House election
In 2024, Billings again unsuccessfully challenged Wesley, garnering 1,470 votes (46.8%).
2026 Kentucky House election
In 2026, Wesley chose not to seek reelection, and instead choose to challenge Senator Brandon Smith of Kentucky's 30th Senate district. Billings won the Republican primary election with 2,881 votes (50.9%), and the general election against Democratic nominee David Johnson.
References
- 1 2 3 Team, WBONTV News (2024-01-08). "Billings files, sets up rematch with Bill Wesley for 91st district House Seat". WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- 1 2 "CANDIDATE PROFILE: Darrell Billings — 91st District, Kentucky House of Representatives". Richmond Register. 2026-10-19. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- ↑ "Darrell W. Billings | BallotReady". www.ballotready.org. 2026-11-03. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- ↑ "Meet Darrell and Jennifer Billings - Mercy Health Irvine KY". 2026-02-27. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- ↑ "Kentucky High School Athletic Association - 05/09/24 Meeting Release". Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- ↑ Peck, Jared (August 20, 2020). "High school sports gets go ahead, but governor could step in". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
- ↑ Price, Kaylee (2023-11-15). "Jonathan Shell, Agriculture Commissioner - Elect, launches transition team". The Times Leader. Retrieved 2026-11-08.
- 1 2 3 "Darrell Billings". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- ↑ "Smith wins Republican primary for 30th State Senate District". WYMT. 2026-05-20. Retrieved 2026-11-04.