Bobby McCool | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 97th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Scott Wells |
Personal details | |
Born | May 7,1959 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Debbie |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Van Lear,Kentucky,US |
Education | Morehead state university (MA) Eastern Kentucky University (BA) |
Bobby Wayne McCool is an American politician serving as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 1,2019. His district consists of Johnson,Martin,and Pike counties. [1] [2]
McCool earned a Master of Arts degree from Morehead State University,and Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University. [3]
McCool previously served as a United States Marine,coal miner,and teacher/administrator. [4] In 2018,He ran for the office of representative from the 97th district against Democrat Craig Lindon. McCool won the election with 57.8% of the vote to Lindons 42.2%. In 2020 he ran for re-election against Democratic candidate Will Hurst. McCool won the election with 78.5% to Hurst's 21.5%. In 2022 he ran for re-election unopposed. [5]
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