Robert Damron (politician)

Robert Damron (born June 20, 1954) is an American investment banker and politician from the state of Kentucky. Affiliated with the Democratic Party, Damron was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1993 until 2015, representing the 39th district. He served as the Democratic caucus chair for 4 years.

Robert Damron
House Democratic Caucus Chair
In office
2009 – January 8, 2013
Succeeded bySannie Overly
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2015
Preceded byWilliam Strong (redistricting)
Succeeded byRuss Meyer
Personal details
Born (1954-06-20) June 20, 1954 (age 70)
Political partyRepublican (since 2015)
Democratic (until 2015)
ResidenceNicholasville, Kentucky
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky
OccupationInvestment banker

He announced that he would not seek re-election to the state House in 2014, and would instead run for Judge/Executive of Jessamine County, as incumbent William Neal Cassity was not running for reelection.[1] He then lost the election to Republican David West. Shortly afterwards, he switched parties and became a Republican, stating that the national Democratic Party did not represent his values.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Damron won't run for re-election to state House in 2014 | Politics and Government | Kentucky.com
  2. ^ "Former Rep. Bob Damron now a Republican".
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