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Quick Facts
Personal Details

John Blanton is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 92. Blanton 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 2016.

Education

  • Bachelor's, University Studies/Criminology, Morehead State University

Professional Experience

  • Bachelor's, University Studies/Criminology, Morehead State University
  • Former Major/Chaplain, Kentucky State Police

Political Experience

  • Bachelor's, University Studies/Criminology, Morehead State University
  • Former Major/Chaplain, Kentucky State Police
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Co-Chair, Capital Planning Advisory Board

Member, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment

Member, Joint Committee on Judiciary

Member, Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Member, Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Natural Resources and Energy Committee

Member, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Bachelor's, University Studies/Criminology, Morehead State University
  • Former Major/Chaplain, Kentucky State Police
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Kentucky Beef Council Committee, present
  • Member, Magoffin County Agriculture Development Board, present
  • Member, Magoffin County Extension Board, present
  • Pastor, Paint Union Association of United Baptist Churches, present
  • Pastor, Rockhouse United Baptist Church, present
  • Pastor, State Road Fork United Baptist Church, present
  • Member, Magoffin County Cattle Association

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Kentucky State Police Commissioner's Commendation Award (4)
  • FBI Recognition Award for Investigations, 2003
  • United States Department of Justice Public Service Award, 2000
  • Certificate of Appreciation, 2003

Spouse's Occupation:

Elementary School Guidance Counselor

Speeches