James "Brandon" Spencer is an American politician from Kentucky. First elected as a constable in Floyd County, Spencer was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 95th district as a member of the Democratic Party in 2006 after defeating incumbent representative Chuck Meade in the primary election. This was his second attempt for the seat, having lost the Democratic primary in his first attempt.[1] He later resigned from the house less than one year into his term.[2] In 2014, Spencer unsuccessfully ran for Floyd County Sheriff, losing the Democratic nomination.

Brandon Spencer
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 95th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – December 18, 2007
Preceded byChuck Meade
Succeeded byGreg Stumbo
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Democratic (former)

Spencer has since changed political parties, becoming a Republican. He ran for the 95th district in 2022, losing to incumbent representative Ashley Tackett Laferty.[3] He is running again for the seat in 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "Freshman Class of 2007 - Fast Facts: Getting to Know the New Kids in the House". The Lexington Herald-Leader. December 31, 2006. p. B3.
  2. ^ "Stumbo to Seek Old House Seat: His District's Freshman Lawmaker Abruptly Quits". The Lexington Herald-Leader. December 20, 2007. p. D1.
  3. ^ "Can remaining Ky. House Democrats hold on to their seats?". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 7, 2022. p. 1A.