Ashley Tackett Laferty
Ashley Tackett Laferty | |
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Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Larry Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | Martin, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Chuck |
Children | 1 |
Education | Eastern Kentucky University (BA) University of Louisville (JD) |
Ashley Tackett Laferty is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 95th district. Elected in November 2018, she assumed office on January 1, 2019.
Early life and education[]
Laferty was born in Martin, Kentucky. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville School of Law.[1]
Career[]
Since graduating from law school, Lafery has worked as an attorney. She was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in November 2020, defeating incumbent Republican Larry Brown. She assumed office on January 1, 2019.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ "Representative Ashley Tackett Laferty (D)". legislature.ky.gov.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ashley Tackett Laferty". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ Marie, Macy. "Ashley Laferty proud to win 95th district position". wymt.com. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
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Categories:
- Living people
- People from Floyd County, Kentucky
- Eastern Kentucky University alumni
- University of Louisville School of Law alumni
- Kentucky Democrats
- Kentucky lawyers
- Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Kentucky
- 21st-century American women