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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Derrick Graham is a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 57. Graham is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018. He was first elected to the chamber in 2002. He served as commissioner for the city of Frankfort from 1992 to 2000.

Graham's professional experience includes working as a teacher at Frankfort Independent Schools and educator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Graham and his wife, Mildred, have two children. Graham is a member of the Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church, South Frankfort Community Center Board, Frankfort Education Association, Kentucky Education Association, and the National Education Association.

Education

  • MA, Political Science, Ohio State University, 1982
  • BA, History/Political Science, Kentucky State University, 1980

Professional Experience

  • MA, Political Science, Ohio State University, 1982
  • BA, History/Political Science, Kentucky State University, 1980
  • Former Teacher, Frankfort High School

Political Experience

  • MA, Political Science, Ohio State University, 1982
  • BA, History/Political Science, Kentucky State University, 1980
  • Former Teacher, Frankfort High School
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 57, 2003-present
  • Minority Caucus Chair, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, present
  • Former Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Frankfort
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 57, 2018, 2020
  • Commissioner, City of Frankfort, 1992-2000

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Constitutional Amendment Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Chair, Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Horse Farming Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Intergovernmental Affairs Task Force, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Postsecondary Education Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on School Finance, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Task Force on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Committee On Committees

Member, Joint Committee on State Government

Member, Legislative Research Commission

Member, Public Pensions Working Group

Member, Rules Committee

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Equine Issues

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Political Science, Ohio State University, 1982
  • BA, History/Political Science, Kentucky State University, 1980
  • Former Teacher, Frankfort High School
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 57, 2003-present
  • Minority Caucus Chair, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, present
  • Former Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Frankfort
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 57, 2018, 2020
  • Commissioner, City of Frankfort, 1992-2000
  • Member, South Frankfort Community Center Board, 2001-present
  • Member, Frankfort Education Association, 1985-present
  • Member, Kentucky Education Association, 1985-present
  • Member, National Education Association, 1985-present
  • Board Member/Attendee, Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church, present
  • Former Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Former Member, Frankfort Arts Foundation
  • Former Member, Frankfort Salvation Army Advisory Board
  • Former Board Member, Franklin County Council on Family Abuse, Incorporated
  • Former Board Member, Greenhill Cemetary
  • Member, National Standards for Civics and Government
  • Former Member, South Frankfort Neighborhood Association
  • Former Member, Youth Association Board, Kentucky Young Men's Christian Organization (YMCA)