Aaron Thompson (politician)
Aaron Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Danny Bentley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1991 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Ashland |
Aaron Benjamin Thompson (born May 31, 1991) is an American politician who is a member-elect of the Kentucky House of Representatives. His term will begin in January 2025. He will represent the 98th district, which includes Greenup County and part of Boyd.
Political career
[edit]Thompson was elected in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election following the retirement of incumbent representative Danny Bentley. He received 71.9 percent of the vote, defeating Democratic candidate Tammie Womack.
Electoral history
[edit]2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aaron Thompson | 15,561 | 71.9 | |
| Democratic | Tammie Womack | 6,087 | 28.1 | |
| Total votes | 21,648 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Official 2024 General Election Results" (PDF). elect.ky.gov. Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2024.