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John Blanton

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John Blanton
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 92nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byJohn Short
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceSalyersville, Kentucky
EducationMorehead State University (BUS)
CommitteesTransportation (Chair)
Judiciary
Natural Resources & Energy
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

John C. Blanton is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 92nd House district since January 2017. His district includes Knott and Magoffin counties as well as part of Pike County.[1]

Background

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In 1990, he joined the Kentucky State Police and served as a state trooper in Pikeville specializing in drug enforcement and special investigations. Throughout his career, Blanton also served the cities of Madisonville, Henderson, Morehead, and Frankfort. In 2012, he retired from the KSP as a major.[1][2]

Following retirement, Blanton returned to school and graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of University Studies and a concentration in criminology.[1]

Blanton identifies as a Baptist, and serves as a pastor for multiple churches.[2]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ a b "Meet John Blanton for State Representative". Republican Party of Kentucky. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  3. ^ a b c d e "John Blanton". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ Cheves, John (August 23, 2016). "Kentucky lawmaker named in vote-buying case declines to comment". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 53. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 55. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 65. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 71. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "All Lege candidates running unopposed". Forward Kentucky. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-08-28.