Timmy Truett (born December 1, 1977)[1] is an American politician and educator who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 89th House district since November 2021. His district includes Jackson, Lee, and Wolfe counties as well as parts of Laural and Madison counties.
Timmy Truett | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| Assumed office November 23, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Goforth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Truett December 1, 1977 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | McKee, Kentucky |
| Committees | Education (Vice Chair) Economic Development & Workforce Investment Tourism & Outdoor Recreation |
Background
editTruett has worked as a pastor, educator, and small business owner.[2] He is currently the principal of McKee Elementary School in McKee, Kentucky.[3]
Political career
editElections
edit- 2021 Kentucky's 89th House district incumbent Robert Goforth resigned from his seat after being charged with domestic violence.[4] Truett won the 2021 Kentucky House of Representatives special election with 3,859 votes (77.9%) against Democratic candidate Maetinee Suramek.[5][6]
- 2022 Truett was unopposed in the 2022 Republican primary[7] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 10,756 votes (77.1%) against Democratic candidate Brittany Oliver.[8]
- 2024 Truett won the 2024 Republican primary with 3,018 votes (89%)[9] and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Timmy Truett (R)". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ Six, Taylor (2 October 2021). "MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR 89th DISTRICT: TIMMY TRUETT". Richmond Register. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ Rogers, Steve (2021-09-10). "District 89 GOP nominate school principal for special election". WTVQ. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Rep. Robert Goforth resigns amid criminal charges". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ Whitaker, Jordan (3 November 2021). "Timmy Truett wins special House election to fill vacant 89th district seat". WYMT-TV. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2021 Official Special Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Timmy Truett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 69. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 21, 2024 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 35. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
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