Robert Damron (politician)
Robert Damron | |
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House Democratic Caucus Chair | |
In office 2009 – January 8, 2013 | |
Succeeded by | Sannie Overly |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
In office 1993–2015 | |
Succeeded by | Russ Meyer |
Personal details | |
Born | June 20, 1954 |
Political party | Democratic Party(until 2015) Republican Party(2015-present) |
Residence | Nicholasville, Kentucky |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
Occupation | Investment banker |
Robert Damron (born June 20, 1954) is an American investment banker and politician from the state of Kentucky. Affiliated with the Democratic Party, Damron was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1993 until 2015, representing the 39th district. He served as the Democratic caucus chair for 4 years.
He announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2014, and would instead run for Jessamine County Judge-Executive, as incumbent did not running for re-election.[1] However, Damron would lose this election to Republican David West. Shortly afterwards, he switched parties and became a Republican, saying the national Democratic Party did not represent his values.[2]
References[]
External links[]
- "Representative Robert Damron (D)". Kentucky Legislature.
- Profile at Vote Smart
Categories:
- Living people
- People from Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Kentucky Democrats
- Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives
- University of Kentucky alumni
- 1954 births