Savannah Maddox
Savannah Maddox | |
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 Maddox in 2018 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Linder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Savannah Lee Maddox November 2, 1987 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Eldon Maddox |
| Education | Northern Kentucky University (BA) |
Savannah Lee Maddox (born November 2, 1987) is an American politician.[1] She is a Republican and represents District 61 containing Grant County, and parts of Scott, Kenton, and Boone Counties in the Kentucky House of Representatives.[2]
Early life and career[]
Maddox received a Bachelor's degree in History and International Relations (Political Science) from Northern Kentucky University.[1][3] Maddox previously served as chair of the Grant County Republican Party and the Programming Chair for the Northern Kentucky Young Republicans.[citation needed]
After an internship with U.S. Representative Geoff Davis, Maddox worked for the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment.[1] She worked on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's reelection campaign in 2016.[1]
Maddox first won election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Grant County Judge-Executive Darrell Link 68%–32% in the general election.[1]
Positions[]
Maddox opposes abortion and supports constitutional carry.[1] In 2020, she became one of the most vocal opponents of COVID-19 restrictions.[1]
Kentucky State House Democrats advocated for her to be censured for comments she made about Governor Andy Beshear after a rally that she did not personally attend, but had protestors from a local Three Percenters Chapter that she had taken pictures with, ended with a hanged effigy of current Governor Andy Beshear. [4]
Personal life[]
Maddox married Eldon Maddox in 2008, and they have two children.[1] Maddox attends an evangelical Christian church in Williamstown, Kentucky.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i Brammer, Jack (May 22, 2020). "'Rising star' or 'dangerous'? Meet the chief critic of Kentucky's COVID-19 response". Lexington Herald-Leader. McClatchy. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
- ^ "About Savannah". Savannah Maddox for Kentucky. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kentucky House Democrats call for censure of Rep. Savannah Maddox following effigy". Retrieved 2022-01-24.
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